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In Maryland, if the
Court has reasonable grounds to believe that a child has been abused or
neglected by a parent, the Court can require supervised visitation to
protect the future safety, physiological, psychological and emotional
well-being of the child.
In extreme cases, the Court can deny custody and visitation rights
entirely to protect the child.
When the Court restricts or denies visitation, the restriction can only
be lifted if the Court finds that there is no likelihood of further
child abuse or neglect.
The Children’s Rights Council in Washington, D.C.,
www.gocrc.com, offers Child Access
and Transfer Centers throughout Maryland to provide monitored centers to
exchange custody (on alternate Fridays and Sundays) or for supervised
visitation (on alternate Saturdays). There is no fee for the service.
When parents cannot agree upon a supervisor, the court may also offer
court-sponsored programs at no charge.
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