Supervised Visitation

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When a parent has been denied sole or joint custody of his/her child, he/she may still request visitation privileges.  All parents are entitled to visitation rights and may be granted visits with their children if the court feels that it is appropriate.  Visitation is legally defined as the act of a parent or relative visiting a child.  In the United States, relatives may be awarded two different types of visitation:  supervised and unsupervised.

Supervised vs. Unsupervised Visitation

In cases where the courts feel that a parent is not wholly fit to have visits with his/her child, the courts may order that the parent have supervised visits.  Supervised visits allow the parent to visit with his/her child, but under the supervision of a third party, like a counselor or a case worker.  In cases where the courts feel that a parent will not jeopardize the health, safety or well-being of a child, they may award unsupervised visitation.  Unsupervised visitation rights allow parents to see their children for set periods of time without having to be supervised by a third party.  Usually, unsupervised visitation is desired by most parents. 

If you are looking to secure supervised visitation rights, you should speak with a professional child custody lawyer, like the lawyers at Gillespie, Shields & Associates.  At Gillespie, Shields & Associates, we represent parents who wish to maintain ongoing and nurturing relationships with their children.  Our visitation lawyers can help you fight for supervised visits with your children.  

Arizona Supervised Visitation Attorneys

Providing Legal Service to Clients in Phoenix, Mesa, Chandler & Gilbert

The knowledgeable Phoenix supervised visitation lawyers at Gillespie, Shields & Associates are ready to provide you with reliable legal counsel.  We are committed to protecting the best interests of children and parents throughout the state of Arizona.  Contact our law office today to set up an initial consultation!