Supervised visitation at the Harris County Family Courts
In Harris County, conservatorship and possession and access cases go to the Harris County Family District Courts.
How supervised visitation works here
- Harris County's family district courts sit in the Civil Courthouse at 201 Caroline in downtown Houston.
- A judge can order supervised possession through the county's Visitation Center, which holds group visits on set Saturday mornings.
- Before any supervised visit there, each parent completes an intake interview, and older children are interviewed too.
- For one-on-one supervision, parents can use a private provider or a program in the Texas Attorney General's directory.
Where family cases are heard
- Harris County Civil Courthouse: 201 Caroline, Houston, TX 77002
Free help without a lawyer
- Domestic Relations Office: Self-Represented Services Reviews proposed final orders for eligible self-represented parents in agreed or default cases. No legal advice.
Court programs and resources
- The Visitation Center (Domestic Relations Office) County-run supervised group visits on set Saturday mornings, with neutral monitors and visit reports.
- Visitation Center registration Both parents register, complete an intake interview and attend a required workshop before visits start.
- Texas Attorney General Access and Visitation Program State-funded local providers offer services including supervised visitation and neutral exchanges. Has a searchable provider directory.
Forms and local rules
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General information only, not legal advice. Laws change, and this information may be incomplete, out of date or wrong. Confirm it with a licensed attorney in your state before you rely on it.