Massachusetts H269 strengthens parenting time plans for foster children by setting visitation terms and presumptions.

Massachusetts H269 amends the General Laws to strengthen parenting time plans for foster children. The bill mandates courts to set the frequency, duration, and terms of parent-child visitation, considering the child's age and needs. It establishes a rebuttable presumption that visitation will be unsupervised. Courts must order regular and frequent visitation unless it would harm the child. Visitation cannot be suspended for more than four weeks or terminated without clear evidence of harm. The court may also order communication between parent and child.

Massachusetts H269 strengthens parenting time plans for foster children by setting visitation terms and presumptions.

Massachusetts H269 amends the General Laws to strengthen parenting time plans for foster children. The bill mandates courts to set the frequency, duration, and terms of parent-child visitation, considering the child's age and needs. It establishes a rebuttable presumption that visitation will be unsupervised. Courts must order regular and frequent visitation unless it would harm the child. Visitation cannot be suspended for more than four weeks or terminated without clear evidence of harm. The court may also order communication between parent and child.