Supervised Access Ireland -The Importance of Access to Parents after Separation

The Importance of Access to Parents after Separation

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It’s fairly widely accepted now that children who have healthy contact with both parents after separation or divorce do better than those in sole custody of one parent.   Research shows they are better adjusted physically, psychologically, and socially with peers and at school - and shared parenting is the key to this outcome.

Therefore the way in which custody and access are handled in the process of a relationship breakdown has a huge effect on the outcome for children.  Three of the key factors which affect children psychologically when their parents’ relationship breaks down are:

1. The exposure to conflict

2. Contact with the other parent after divorce or separation

3. Contact with their extended family – including grandparents.

We are all too aware of how difficult and painful the process of separation or divorce is for parents, but it is vital to ensure that children’s needs and interests are protected throughout and beyond the process.

Tips for Child Focussed Access

If you are in the process of separation or divorce, here’s what you should be thinking about from the outset:

·         Think from the child’s perspective if possible, and try to work out a plan that best suits their interests, needs, and schedules.

·         Children benefit from routine and consistency – try to work out a clear plan with defined times and days when they see and have meaningful access with the other parent. This is especially important for younger children

·         Also for younger children, put an access calendar on the fridge or somewhere visible in the house – it gives a huge sense of security to the child and removes doubts

·         Include overnight access if at all possible, and make the child’s second bedroom and home a “home from home”. Let the child be involved in decorating the room, choosing furnishings etc.

·         Talk to each other in a civil manner and show the child that you and your partner can get along with each other and still talk and discuss issues and make decisions about the child together – show the child that you are still both active parents in his/her life.

·         Keep photographs of the other parents in visible parts of the home, for the child’s sake. These don’t have to be photographs of you and your ex-partner, but photographs of the child with the parent. This shows that you have not changed that parent/child relationship.

·         Support each other in matters of discipline

·         Where children are old enough, ask their views and involve them in the decision making about access.

·         Remember that as children get older, access will change and should be adapted

Supervised access Ireland (SAI) provides a multidisciplinary access and family mediation service nationwide.

For further info contact us on:

info@supervisedaccesireland.com

call us on 01 4429857 / 087 2853472

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supervised access is not forever

Supervised access can be necessary, but not forever

Supervised access is generally ordered by the courts. The order can be ordered due to several factors. Whatever the factor is. the court order is binding until changed. Meanwhile the relationship between children and parents should continue via supervised access. But supervised access is not a permanent situation. The supervision should be part of the family plan. Supervise access should be a time frame measured tool. As soon as the supervised court order is put in pave a supervised access plan should be put in place. Supervision is not forever.


Supervised access Ireland (SAI) provides a multidisciplinary access and family mediation service nationwide.

For further info contact us on: info@supervisedaccesireland.com
Call us on 01 4429857 / 087 2853472
See our web page www.supervisedaccessireland.com 


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Transitioning from supervised access  

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Step 1 : Where there is a minimum amount of supervised hours allocated to the father supervised hours might be increased to help identify the relationship there exists between father and child/children (e.g.  two hours per month is minimal and does not allow for a full supported recommendation)

Step 2 : With the increased hours an improved observation of the relationship  between father and child can be made.

Step 3:   A supervision agreement/plan for the above purposes including sharing of information and provisions of reports should be made/ordered

Step 4 : supervision plan should have a fixed timespan to be reviewed (e.g. a time frame or court appearance)

Step 5:  Before agreed review have interview with the child, interview the mother and interview the father (family assessment) with the focus on how the access is progressing and to present the results to the court for consideration.

Step 6 : If there are other issues outside of the supervised access and not concerning the supervised access a professional should be sought to assess this situation (e.g school problems, change in child’s behaviour etc)

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 Citizens information Ireland regarding family law. See link below

http://www.citizensinformation.ie/en/birth_family_relationships/separation_and_divorce/separation_and_divorce_children.html

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Providing Family Access
Supervised Access Ireland (SAI) offers a specialized access worker service for children and families who require a safe and supervised setting and environment to facilitate family access.
We provide a viable and flexible Access process.

Please contact us if we can help on 01 4429857 / 087 2853472
How the Access Worker Services operates:
Essentially an access worker service is the provision of a safe environment and setting for children and families to re-establish or maintain the relationship with a non-custodial parent. First individual needs are identified. The identified need then determines the level of service required (i.e. number of hours required etc) to enable us to provide an adequate service.
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SAI offers customized services to fit your schedule and lifestyle.

With SUPERVISED ACCESS IRELAND, you can expect personalized service that supports and respects all family members equally. We service all of Ireland  including Dublin, Meath, Kildare, Carlow, Cork, Dundalk, Kerry, Waterford etc and we are open all holidays!

No matter who you are or what your circumstances may be, we promise to:

• Remain neutral
• Work with you and the court requirements to provide the best outcome for you and your child
• Stay focused on your children’s health, safety and well being
• Provide court reports as needed in a timely manner
• Make honest referrals as required

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