Understanding the Timeline for Supervised Visitation
Hi, I’m Tulsa Dads.Law attorney Clint Hastings. I practice here in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and I focus on fathers’ rights.
If the court has ordered you to supervised visitation—and for this question, I’m assuming professionally supervised visits—you might be wondering how long it will last, especially if the court didn’t specify a timeframe.
Factors Affecting Duration of Supervised Visits
In most cases, the court will simply set a review date. You’ll begin supervised visits, and after a certain period—often a few months—you’ll return to court to review how things are going.
How long you stay on supervised visits depends on a few factors:
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- How well the visits go
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- Whether any issues arise during supervision
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- Whether you’ve complied with other court-ordered requirements like drug testing, parenting classes, domestic violence or anger management programs
Ending Supervised Visits
If you’re in compliance and the visits are going well, the judge may lift supervision at the review hearing—commonly around three months after the initial order.
It’s rare for a judge to set a specific timeframe for supervision right away unless the parties agree—for example, to 6 weeks, 3 visits, or 90 days. In more serious cases involving allegations of abuse or neglect, supervision could last significantly longer.
Get Legal Advice
In most standard divorce or custody cases, however, the court typically revisits the issue after a short period and lifts supervision once there’s proof of compliance and positive visitation reports. If you have questions or concerns about supervised visitation, contact our experienced Tulsa visitation enforcement attorney Clint Hastings at 918-962-0900 for a low-cost consultation. We’re here to help you navigate this process and protect your rights.
