Hey guys, I filed for sole custody after a domestic violence situation and have a protection order in place. Since then, I’ve been full-time with our 15-month-old daughter. He’s now in another state and wants her to visit him unsupervised, which raises a lot of concerns for me, especially given his history and that of his mother. I’m worried about what will happen if he contests the visitation terms. Has anyone dealt with flying a young child for unsupervised visits? What should I be prepared for?
You absolutely should be worried about unsupervised visits, especially considering the history of DV. It sounds very unreasonable for him to expect extended visits that far away without supervision.
Honestly, for a 15-month-old, it’s not safe to put her on a plane alone. The court will likely order a gradual visitation plan, starting with supervised visits.
Familier said:
Honestly, for a 15-month-old, it’s not safe to put her on a plane alone. The court will likely order a gradual visitation plan, starting with supervised visits.
That’s what I’m hoping for. I’d feel much better if he could see her here first.
I’d suggest asking that he cover the costs for you to accompany your child during visits. Safety should be your priority.
Make sure your legal representation is aware of all these concerns. They can help you push for the safest arrangement possible.
It’s good that you have a protection order. Keep documenting everything, as this will help in court. You’re doing the right thing by being cautious.