In Virginia, custody and visitation disputes usually start in the Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Courts — a system with its own rhythms. We handle the supervision half: online intake, trained neutral supervisors across Richmond, Henrico, and Chesterfield, and a court-ready report after every session.
Virginia routes most custody and visitation matters through its Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Courts — Richmond city runs its own, as do Henrico and Chesterfield counties, with circuit courts handling appeals and divorce-connected custody. Supervision conditions attach to whichever court’s order governs your family; your coordinator configures the case to that order’s precise language before the first booking.
The metro’s visit map is a quiet asset: the James River park system and Belle Isle, Maymont’s grounds, Byrd Park, Henrico and Chesterfield library branches, and indoor family venues for the humid core of summer. Households split between Short Pump and Chester get locations that split the drive honestly, with indoor alternates attached to every booking.
Where orders permit, virtual supervision adds flexibility for families with a parent in D.C., Tidewater, or beyond — the weekly rhythm and the written record both continue, which is what the next hearing will care about.
Ten minutes with the J&DR (or circuit court) order basics — either parent or an attorney.
Order conditions, safety information, schedules. A coordinator reviews the file and handles neutral outreach when needed.
Typical activation within 48–72 hours of both intakes. Saturday at Byrd Park books at the same flat rate as a Tuesday evening.
Timestamped notes during the session; a court-ready report in your portal within 24 hours of every visit.
Two published numbers, same in all 40+ cities — no mileage across the metro, no weekend surcharges, no report fees.
Operationally, no — the current governing order controls, and your coordinator updates the case configuration if its terms changed on appeal. The supervisors, scheduling, and report format stay identical.
Most cases activate within 48–72 hours of both parents completing intake, with the first visit bookable immediately after. Start your side today regardless of the other household — the first 48 hours matter most.