Family Law Term

Supervised Visitation

Definition

Parenting time that must occur in the presence of a court-approved supervisor, either at a supervised visitation center or with an approved individual. Ordered when there are safety concerns.

Related terms

Stipulation
A written agreement between both parties on one or more issues. Once signed by the judge, it becomes a court order. Common for settling custody and support without a trial.
Subpoena
A court order requiring a person to appear in court (subpoena ad testificandum) or produce documents (subpoena duces tecum). Failure to comply can result in contempt.
UCCJEA
Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act: determines which state has jurisdiction over custody disputes when parents live in different states. The child's "home state" (where they've lived for 6+ months) has priority.
Venue
The specific court location where a case is heard, typically in the county where the child resides or where the parties last lived together.
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