Legal Question in Family Law in Illinois
My boyfriend wants me to be the supervisor over his court ordered supervised visitation with his child because his current supervisor (a family member), is unable to always be there. As a girlfriend would I be qualified to do such? I have read in some states a girlfriend is not qualified. If I am qualified to do it, what steps would I have to take, what would be all of my responsibilities in this position, and would I have to appear in court?
1 Answer from Attorneys
Hello. In my opinion, it will be up to the court to determine whether it is in the child's best interest for you to be the supervising person. If so, then you generally would not have to come
to court, unless a problem were to arise during the father/child visit. However, initially the judge might want you to appear in court for a hearing on your boyfriend's motion for supervised visits. If there is a court appointed child representative or guardian ad litem, that person may want to interview you. Hope my comments are helpful. Will be happy to discuss this issue further and in more detail.
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