By Ken Fishman (February 27, 2023, 10:34 AM EST) -- In determining parental access to a child, the court may call for an order requiring that the terms of contact be more precisely defined, primarily driven by the child’s best interests. Some circumstances call for supervised parenting time, particularly where called for after considering the child’s safety and well-being. However, the general principle is that a parent’s contact with their child should be free from supervision wherever possible, as supervision can interfere with the parent-child relationship. For example, a child may be reluctant to speak openly with a third person present, and supervision can exacerbate existing trust issues....