Can a family court order supervised visitation?

Yes, in the state of Florida, a family court can order supervised visitation. This type of visitation arrangement is put in place when the court has determined that either parent is an unfit custodial parent or that there is a risk of serious harm to the child if they are unsupervised with either parent. When supervised visitation is ordered, the parenting time will take place in a facility, or with a third-party, who will be overseeing the visitation, making sure that it is a safe and healthy environment for the child. This supervising party will be selected by both parents and the court and could be a family member, friend, or court-appointed professional. Supervised visitation is typically ordered for a period of time, such as until the court decides the custodial parent is able to have unsupervised visits. In any case, the court will take factors such as the safety of the child and the relationship between the child and the parent who will be visiting into consideration before coming to a decision.

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