Supervised Vistation Guidelines

You love your children and miss them. You are navigating in a whole new world. What does co-parenting look like? Learn the guidelines and expectations for custodial and visiting parents. 

Supervised Vistation Guidelines Oklahoma

Supervised Vistation Guidelines Oklahoma

Guidelines are like the guardrails on a mountain road—they keep everyone moving safely in the right direction, preventing chaos and collisions so that everyone can reach the destination smoothly, which is a fun, neutral, and safe visit with your children.

Supervised Visitation
Guidelines

Supervised Vistations Guidelines

Guidelines for Supervised Visitations in Oklahoma

Use of Talking Parents App

  • Both parties must use the Talking Parents app for time-stamped communication that cannot be deleted.
  • Both free and paid versions are available.
  • Use of the app provides phone number confidentiality.
  • Records can be provided directly to lawyers, courts, judges etc.
  • Use the in-app calendar for a permanent record of visits.
  • Encourages both parties to communicate in a clear and professional way.

Drop-Off and Pick-Up Procedures

     Custodial Parent

  • Must drop off the child/ren 10 minutes before the visit starts and return promptly 10 minutes after it ends unless otherwise instructed.
  • Must leave the area immediately after drop-off.

    Visiting Parent

  • Must arrive on time and leave promptly at the end of the visit.
  • Visits may be terminated due to non-compliance or child distress, at which point the visiting parent must leave.

Cancellation/No-Show Policy

  • Notify the monitor and the other parent if unable to attend the visit.
  • Medical cancellations: Require a doctor's note submitted within 24 hours.
  • Late cancellations (48 hrs): Full fee must be paid; future visits will not be scheduled until fees are settled.
  • Weekend cancellations: Must be made by Thursday at 5:00 pm.
  • Holiday cancellations: Must be made one week in advance.

Monitoring and Conduct

  • Parents must avoid contact during drop-off/pick-up to prevent emotional escalation.
  • Children must not be used to relay messages or discuss child support or personal matters.
  • The monitor remains neutral and facilitates only visit-related communication.
  • Unwrapped gifts may be given on gift-giving holidays.
  • Food is acceptable as long as it fits within any written food guidelines.

Language Requirements

  • Parents and children must speak English during visits unless a fluent monitor is present.

General Conduct

  • The monitor must see and hear parents and children at all times—no whispering or passing notes.
  • Court orders may not be served during visitations, which are reserved solely for parent-child interaction.
  • Remember that your visits are about connecting with your littles. Children may not pass messages between parents.

Service Termination

  • Recurring cancellations or no-shows may result in service termination by the monitor.