There are many specific procedures used in family court that work to maintain a fair and safe environment for any children involved. Oftentimes judges in family courts will issue visitation orders, or rules about how and when a parent can share their time with their child’s other parent. Below we discuss the three most common visitation orders that are issued in family court.  

Supervised Visitation

This type of visitation order is typically issued when there’s a concern for the child or children’s safety or wellbeing. In this situation whenever the specified parent visits with their children they must be in the company of another adult, the other parent, or sometimes even a hired professional.

No Visitation

Judges will not issue this type of visitation order unless there is a clear and obvious threat that the children involved would be exposed to physical or emotional harm in the presence of the specified parent. Sometimes before visitation can be reinstated in this situation a person must attend counseling or complete a drug test.

Scheduled Visitation

Scheduled visitation is common among parents who are cordial enough with one another to respect a set visitation or custody schedule. These arrangements are typically predetermined and agreed upon in advance with both parties and a judge.

Final Thoughts

In family court visitation orders are the best way to ensure that any involved children are safe, nurtured, and placed in a visitation arrangement that works to give them the best chance at being the most successful.

If you or someone you know is going through a divorce with children and needs reliable representation to help with custody, visitation, child support, or any other family court matter, call on Family Law Richard E. Young & Associates in Lake Forest, CA.

The pandemic of 2020 has forced many businesses and educational institutions to operate remotely. Hiring legal services remotely will be new for most, but many lawyers and attorneys are making it work in their clients favor for optimal safety and convenience. Below we discuss some of the ways our family law firm is navigating legal services during these trying times.

Communications

Thankfully our means of communicating isn’t changing too drastically as remote communications have always been the most convenient and preferred methods of doing legal business. Our offices are open during normal business hours and accepting phone calls, faxes, email, and even internet calls when requested.

Document Sharing

Sharing documents between our offices and our clients is a huge part of how we do business. Our office has equipped itself with online programs that make document sharing and signing easy, safe, and effective. Of course we can also can share documents through fax, picture PDF’s and more!

Court Proceedings

In 2020 even operational court proceedings have moved to the internet and phone. The courthouses of Orange County Superior Court are open for limited in-person services and are allowing for remote proceedings when at all possible. It’s possible you will be required to make an appearance, but will proceed with the hearing virtually from a safe physical distance with our support.

Final Thoughts

Family Law Richard E. Young & Associates are one of the few ready to go businesses in Lake Forest, CA during the coronavirus crisis. We are committed to staying in contact with you, keeping you informed, and getting your case closed as soon as possible. File with us early to get ahead of the others when the courts officially reopen.