What we offer:

We offer a great family space for you to exercise Supervised Visitation or Contact time.

Our facilities are simple, warm and inviting!  Whether court ordered, or by choice, you can utilize our services by booking a professional supervisor, who will then schedule use of our family room.

 

You are welcome to use the toys and equipment that we have for children in one of our age categories:

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• Infant/Toddlers

• Children 6-11

• Pre-teens/Teenagers 13+

We include lego, video game stations, art supplies, and a few other items. We have a lounge area that includes tea, coffee, juices, and light, healthy snack options for children. We have a non-intrusive approach to supervising, so that you and your child(ren) are comfortable and relaxed during your time in our family room.

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At the request of the courts, we can write reports about the visitation.

 

We also offer you and your children many resources to help you cope with high conflict. We have books and other resources to assist children (and their parents) in their understanding of grief and emotional processing of the impacts of divorce. 

 

What is Supervised Visitation in BC?

Supervised visitation in BC means that your parenting time with the child will have to be supervised by either a professional agency or person or a family member. This means that on a temporary basis, someone will need to watch you and the child, and how you interact with them.

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 Supervised Visitation on an Interim or Temporary Basis

Supervised visitation is often ordered at very early stages of custody litigation. From the time couples separate until they have a chance to comprehensively show their case at trial, they may have to wait several months or years. Until the trial, they are permitted to set down interim or temporary Applications at the Supreme Court (or Notices of Motion at the Provincial Court) for a temporary parenting schedule pending trial.

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 When is Supervised Visitation Ordered in BC? 

In very extreme and rare circumstances. These include:

1. Alcohol abuse and harming children because of it.

2. Drug abuse and harming the children because of it.

3. Physical abuse of children or spouse.

4. Sexual abuse of children or the spouse.

5. Alienation of children by one spouse.

6. One spouse puts the children through extreme psychological harm.

7. Extreme family violence.

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What Happens when Supervised Visitation is Ordered?

You will have to find a supervisor to supervise your time with the children. In some cases, the supervision will have to be professional. This means you will have to find a professional supervision agency to help you with your parenting time. This can be a very expensive process. Usually, for 2 hours of supervised access, charges are around $100 to $150. The supervisor often writes a report about how the visitation went. If the report is good/bad, it can be used for trial as evidence of how the parent interacted with the child. 

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In another case, the judge may order one of your family members or trusted friends to be a supervisor. This is less expensive but it needs that person to commit his/her time to help you. No matter what you do, do not breach court orders and make sure the supervisor is present during your visitation.

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NOTE: If the Ministry of Child & Family Development is involved in your case, the supervised visits may be provided at an MCFD office, at no charge.

Contact your MCFD case social worker to enquire.

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Here is a directory for all individuals who offer supervised visitation in all areas of BC.

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What Should You Do when Supervised Visitation is Ordered?

1. Exercise your visitation – even if it ends up being expensive. You need to show the judge you are an involved and dedicated parent.

2. Be good to your children during visitation – the supervisor’s reports are very important for trial.

3. Immediately set up a trial date as soon as possible – the longer supervised visitation goes, the more expensive and painful it gets. Get your case in front of a judge immediately.

4. Consult with a lawyer to see if you can change supervised visitation even before trial.

5. Stay positive. Keep focused.

  

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