Q: Can a non-custodial parent's visitation be restricted to supervised if she is suicidal?
The children are 10 year old triplets and have been in the father's custody for 8 years. Mother has visitation. Last night, mother sent text messages to all 3 of the children on their cell phones threatening suicide. What steps will have to be taken and is it possible to have an emergency hearing to restrict visitation to supervised?
A: Yes, an emergency hearing would be available to the custodial parent in this situation with or without notice to the noncustodial parent, depending on the circumstances. However, steps should be taken to file such a motion immediately. Once the emergency has passed, the custodial parent will have to file for a modification of the present Judgment which will take much longer.
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