Violation of supervised parenting time contract in Michigan

Co-parenting issues Forum
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I have a situation regarding supervised parenting time visits. The supervisor had both parties sign a contract for visits that, while not court-ordered, were agreed upon. The visits were supposed to happen at a neutral center with just the parent and child. However, the other parent brought family members along, and the supervisor allowed it without notifying me or my lawyer. I’m wondering if this is a violation of the contract given that it isn’t court-ordered. Also, I ended the visit early because the other parent texted me during the visit claiming she never received my signed contract. Am I in trouble for that?

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If the visits were not court-ordered and were just a personal agreement, it might not be a legal violation. However, ending the visit early could be seen as uncooperative, especially if there’s no court order mandating the conditions.

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@DavidBrown
Exactly. The main concern is how it may be perceived. If the supervisor thinks you’re being hostile, that could reflect poorly on you.

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I would suggest making a copy of the contract and showing it to the supervisor. If they weren’t aware of your agreement, they need to know.

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Did the supervisor come from CPS? And when you mention a contract, are you referring to a safety plan?

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Since the visits aren’t mandated, technically, you can’t get in trouble for stopping them. But it may be perceived as uncooperative, which isn’t great for you in the long run.

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Margaret said:
Since the visits aren’t mandated, technically, you can’t get in trouble for stopping them. But it may be perceived as uncooperative, which isn’t great for you in the long run.

What about the other parent’s behavior? If there are threats or instability, that should be reported.

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Who exactly claimed they never received your signed contract? And why do you have an issue with family members being present during the visit?

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Cynthia said:
Who exactly claimed they never received your signed contract? And why do you have an issue with family members being present during the visit?

The supervisor said she didn’t get the contract. I care because it feels like a violation of our agreement, and it wasn’t something we discussed beforehand.

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@Finch
But why are you so against his family seeing the child? Is there a reason for that?