Hey, I have a question. Can a parent who’s incarcerated in a military prison for a conviction of an attempted sex offense against a minor petition for visitation with their child? I’m not sure how the whole process works when it comes to these types of convictions. Any advice would be appreciated.
That’s a really tough situation. I’m no expert, but from what I know, it can be really complicated, especially with the nature of the conviction. It might be possible to petition, but it would likely depend on the family court’s decision and a lot of factors.
@Freddie
Yeah, that’s what I figured. I just wasn’t sure if the family court would even consider it with the conviction involved.
It’s possible for the court to order visitation, but usually, they’ll take the safety of the child into account first. Given the nature of the conviction, it could be really hard to get that visitation approved.
@Aris
That’s what I was thinking too… it might not happen. Just wondering if anyone has had a similar situation and what the outcome was.
I’ve heard of situations like this where the parent can still petition, but a judge might only allow supervised visitation if it’s granted. It really depends on the circumstances of the case.
Rowan said:
I’ve heard of situations like this where the parent can still petition, but a judge might only allow supervised visitation if it’s granted. It really depends on the circumstances of the case.
Supervised visitation makes sense, especially with a case like this. I’m just hoping for some insight on how the whole process works.
Visitation could happen, but the court will likely focus on whether the parent is a risk to the child. Depending on the case, they may restrict visitation or deny it entirely.
Linden said:
Visitation could happen, but the court will likely focus on whether the parent is a risk to the child. Depending on the case, they may restrict visitation or deny it entirely.
Right, that’s what I was wondering. I guess it’s really about what the court thinks is best for the child.
I’ve seen cases where incarcerated parents still get visitation rights, but it’s all about proving they’re not a threat. If the offense was serious, it’s going to be tough, though.
West said:
I’ve seen cases where incarcerated parents still get visitation rights, but it’s all about proving they’re not a threat. If the offense was serious, it’s going to be tough, though.
Yeah, tough is definitely the word. I guess there’s a lot of legal factors to consider.