If You’ve Been Ordered to Do Supervised Visits—Don’t Blow It
Hi, I’m Tulsa Dads.Law attorney Clint Hastings. I practice here in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and I focus on fathers’ rights.
I’ve made other videos about supervised visits, but this one is just a caution and warning: If the court orders you to supervised visits—don’t blow it. Don’t sabotage your own progress just because you’re frustrated, don’t like your supervisor, or think they looked at you the wrong way or said something you didn’t like.
Why Supervised Visits are Important
Think about it—you’re already on supervised visits. If you now get a bad report from the supervisor because you walked away from them, whispered something to your children, or argued with them over an activity they advised against. That’s not smart. That behavior will likely come up in court.
Yes, I’ve seen supervisors overstep their role and make inappropriate comments. But if you react poorly, you’re only hurting yourself. Those comments and incidents go back to the opposing attorney, then to the judge. And the judge might think: “We already had a problem with this person, put him on supervised visits, and now we’re still having problems?” That’s not a good look.
How to Make the Most of Supervised Visitation
Supervised visitation is your chance to shine. Be respectful, consistent, and focused on your child. Don’t fake it or go over the top—your child knows you, and trying too hard may come off as inauthentic. Just be present, be your best self, and avoid unnecessary conflict.
There will be a day when the supervision ends—and when it does, you want to be in the best possible position. Don’t blow that opportunity. I hope this helps. Check out our website for more information and send us your questions. Contact Tulsa visitation enforcement attorney Clint Hastings at (918) 962-0900 for a low-cost consultation. Thanks.
