008: Cynthia Roberts - Understanding Supervised Parenting Time

On this episode of Children First Family Law, Krista dives into the intricate world of supervised parenting in situations with safety concerns for children. Our guest, Cynthia Roberts, who is well-versed in mental health and family law, shares her journey from a mental health specialist to a therapeutic parenting time supervisor, helping navigate keeping children safe when there are allegations of a variety of safety concerns for children with a parent.   She offers a unique perspective on how these visits can be both protective and transformative.

 

Krista and Cynthia explore the challenges families face during contentious divorces, including the financial and logistical hurdles associated with supervised visitations. Cynthia discusses the delicate balance between providing therapeutic intervention and keeping meticulous documentation to ensure the safety and well-being of children. She clarifies the nuanced differences between therapeutic and standard supervised visitations, emphasizing the importance of unobtrusive supervision to allow for genuine family interactions. The discussion extends to the varied roles within family law, highlighting both Child and Family Investigators (CFIs) and best-interest attorneys such as Child Legal Representatives (CLRs) and reflecting attempts at more effective child-focused advocacy in high-conflict scenarios. Cynthia emphasizes the emotional demands on professionals in this field and the necessity for supportive professional relationships to enhance outcomes and prevent burnout.

 

Tune in to learn from Cynthia Roberts how to create supportive and safe environments for children in these complicated family law situations.

 

In this episode, you will hear:

• Exploring the role of supervised visitations 
• Insights from Cynthia Roberts on the delicate balance between providing therapeutic intervention and keeping meticulous documentation to ensure the safety and well-being of children
• The challenges faced by families, including financial and logistical hurdles, in securing qualified therapeutic supervised visitation specialists
• Examination of the roles of  Child and Family Investigators (CFIs) to best-interest attorneys and the impact on child-centered advocacy in family law
• The emotional demands on family law professionals and the importance of maintaining professionalism and respect
• Strategies for managing parent exchanges to ensure children's safety and comfort during visitations
• The role of supervised visitations in assessing parenting behaviors and supporting positive parent-child interactions

 

Resources from this Episode

Roberts Family Resolution Services: www.robertsfamilyresolution.com

www.childrenfirstfamilylaw.com

All states have different laws; be sure you are checking out your state laws specifically surrounding divorce. Krista is a licensed attorney in Colorado and Wyoming but is not providing through this podcast legal advice. Please be sure to seek independent legal counsel in your area for your specific situation. 

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