Supervised Parenting Time

Please note that the legal information presented on this page is written for those living in the state of Illinois.

What Does it Mean?

Supervised parenting time refers to the presence of an employee of the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) during a certain caregiver's scheduled parenting time (visitation).

Things You Should Know

A judge may order supervised parenting time if there is evidence that a caregiver has put a child's physical, emotional, or mental health in danger. A judge may also order supervised parenting time to enforce a caregiver's presence during their scheduled parenting time.

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Parenting Plan

A parenting plan is a legally-binding document that orders the allocation of parental responsibilities (custody arrangement), parenting time (visitation rights), or both.The content of a parenting plan may include, but is not limited to the following information:which parent(s) has primary custody of the child(s)how much parenting time (visitation

Modifying a Custody Arrangement

A parenting plan (custody order) can be modified to change which caretaker has custody of a child(s), but only within TWO (2) YEARS of its originally being ordered. Additionally, a modification will only be approved if you can show to a judge in court that doing so would be in the best interest of the child(s).Modifying a parenting plan may result

Caretaking Functions

Caretaking functions refer to activities involving direct contact with a child, particularly those that relate to supervising and caring for a child. Caretaking functions include, but are not limited to the following activities: feeding and maintaining the child's health overseeing the development of critical skills, including language and motor

Parenting Time (Visitation Rights)

Parenting time (visitation rights) refers to the amount of time a caregiver is allowed to spend time with a child. Parenting time is ordered by a judge in court through a parenting plan, which may also allocate parental responsibilities (custody arrangement).IMPORTANT THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT PARENTING TIME:If you have been given parenting time with a

Relocation

Relocation is defined as moving over 25 miles from one's current place of residence to a new place of residence.If you have been allocated parental responsibilities (child custody) or parenting time (visitation rights), you MUST provide the child's other parent with a notice of motion at least 60 days prior to the intended date of relocation.The mo

Enforcing Parenting Time

If you have a parenting plan concerning minor child(s), and you or the other caregiver is not with the child(s) during their allotted parenting time (visitation rights) is prevented from spending their parenting time with the child(s), a judge may take measures to enforce parenting time.Actions that result from the enforcement of parenting time may

Modifying Parenting Time

A parenting plan (visitation schedule) can be modified to increase or decrease the amount of parenting time a caregiver has with the child(s).A modification may be granted if you can show to the judge that there has been a change in either caregivers capacity to care for the child(s) since the original parenting plan was ordered.Additional reasons

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