Supervised visitation in Missouri refers to a court-ordered arrangement where a parent can only spend time with their child in the presence of a designated third party. This is typically implemented in situations where there are concerns about the child’s safety or well-being when alone with that parent.
Key points about supervised visitation in Missouri include:
- Purpose: To ensure the child’s safety while maintaining a relationship with the parent.
- Supervisor: This can be a professional supervisor, a family member, or another agreed-upon individual.
- Location: Visits often occur in a neutral, safe environment, such as a visitation center or public place.
- Duration: The length and frequency of visits are usually specified by the court.
- Reasons: Common reasons for supervised visitation include history of abuse, substance abuse, mental health issues, or long periods of absence from the child’s life.
- Temporary measure: It’s often a temporary arrangement with the goal of progressing to unsupervised visitation if the situation improves.
- Court oversight: The court may require reports on the visits and can modify the arrangement based on the child’s best interests.
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