Do I need a court order to use TruVisit Nashville?

Most of our cases come with a court order, but it isn't strictly required. Some parents engage us voluntarily — for example, to demonstrate good faith to the court before a hearing, or as part of a stipulated agreement before an order is entered. Submit an inquiry online to discuss your situation.

Can the court order us to use a specific provider?

Yes. Courts sometimes appoint a specific provider, particularly in cases where a particular provider has prior involvement or specialized capacity is needed. More commonly, the order simply specifies the requirement and leaves provider selection to the parties.

What if we can't agree on a provider?

When the parties can't agree, the court can intervene and either appoint a specific provider or order alternative dispute resolution to resolve the disagreement. TruVisit Nashville is regularly selected as a neutral choice in cases where the parties couldn't agree on others.

Are TruVisit Nashville supervisors qualified under Rule 65?

Our supervisors are trained, background-checked, and experienced in the documentation standards used by the Davidson County Circuit Court. The specific requirements an appointed professional must meet depend on the appointment order. We're happy to provide credentialing information to your attorney or to the court on request.

Tennessee Parenting Plans & Supervised Visitation

The plain-English summary

Tennessee requires divorcing parents of minor children to submit a parenting plan — a document that sets out the residential schedule (where the child lives and when), decision-making authority, and how disputes get resolved. When a court finds that a parent's time needs conditions — because of safety concerns, substance abuse, a long absence, or similar issues — those conditions are written into the plan. Supervised visitation is one of the most common conditions.

What a parenting plan covers

The residential schedule — day-to-day, holidays, vacations
Decision-making — education, healthcare, religion, extracurriculars
Dispute resolution — usually mediation before returning to court
Any restrictions or conditions on a parent's time — including supervision requirements, exchange logistics, and treatment conditions

When courts restrict parenting time

Tennessee courts start from the principle that children benefit from a relationship with both parents — but they are also required to protect children from harm. Where the evidence shows abuse, neglect, substance misuse, or other risks, a judge can limit a parent's time, require that it be supervised, order treatment or testing as a condition, or in serious cases suspend contact. We keep the statutory specifics general here deliberately — the findings courts must make are fact-specific, and your attorney can explain how the standards apply to your case.

What supervision looks like inside a plan

A supervision provision typically addresses:

Who supervises — a professional provider, an agency, or sometimes an approved relative
Where and how often visits occur, and their length
Who pays for the supervision
What triggers review — many orders set a path back toward unsupervised time after a period of compliant visits

When the plan requires a professional provider, courts and attorneys expect trained, background-checked supervisors, neutral conduct, and written, objective session reports. That is exactly what TruVisit Nashville provides — and our reports are formatted so they can be filed with the court or used at a review hearing.

Modifying a parenting plan

Parenting plans are not permanent in practice. A parent can petition to modify the residential schedule when there has been a material change in circumstances — and a record of consistent, incident-free supervised visits is often the centerpiece of a request to lift supervision. This is why the quality of your provider's documentation matters: the session reports are the evidence.

Practical guidance

Read the plan's exact language — it controls who may supervise and under what conditions.
If you are proposing supervision, name a specific professional provider with rates and availability. It makes the provision enforceable and easy to adopt.
If you are being supervised, treat every session as part of your record. Show up, engage, follow the ground rules.
This is general information, not legal advice. A Tennessee family law attorney can advise on your specific plan.

How TruVisit Nashville fits in

TruVisit Nashville provides parenting-plan-compliant professional supervision across Davidson County and the surrounding counties: trained supervisors, neutral protocols, and court-formatted reports delivered within 48–72 hours of each visit. $150 one-time intake, $65/hour, $10 per report (first two each month free).

Tennessee Parenting Plans& Supervised Visitation