What supervised visitation costs in Washington

Professional supervised visits in Washington are often posted at about $36 to $75 per hour. Most providers also charge a one time intake or setup fee, and some charge extra for weekends, holidays, travel, and written reports. Prices vary by county, so ask each provider for its current fee sheet.

Typical prices in Washington

• Professional supervised visit: $36 to $75 per hour. Weekday rates are at the low end. Weekend, holiday, and after hours rates can be higher. Fulcrum in Spokane lists a first hour rate that steps down for later hours.
• Intake or setup fee: $45 to $90 one time. Some providers charge this once per family and some per parent. Check with the provider.
• Supervised exchange: $13 to $45 per exchange. One provider bills exchanges by the hour instead ($50 per hour at Joining Hands).
• Written observation report: $25 to $65 per report. Price depends on the visit length at some providers.

Free and low cost options

• Washington Access and Visitation Program (DSHS Division of Child Support): Contracts with regional organizations for supervised visits and exchanges. Services are free or reduced cost for low income families.
• Fulcrum Institute Dispute Resolution Clinic, Spokane: Lists supervised visits and exchanges, with sliding scale fees for lower incomes.
• Thurston County Superior Court supervised visitation page: Lists three local providers and their rates for Thurston County families.

Who pays under Washington law

• Washington Law Help says the court will order one or both parents to pay the cost of a professional supervisor.
• Its parenting plan guide says the cost falls on the restricted parent unless there is financial hardship.
• RCW 26.09.191 lets a judge allow a non-professional supervisor if the parent cannot access professional supervision because of financial indigency. The Parenting Plan form (FL All Family 140) has a line naming who pays.

Sources

• DC Visitation, Rates and Fees (Vancouver)
• Joining Hands Visitation, Private Visitation (Lacey)
• LCES, Supervised Visits fee schedule (Snohomish, Skagit, King)
• Thurston County Superior Court, Supervised Visitation
• Fulcrum Institute Dispute Resolution Clinic (Spokane), WA 211 listing
• Washington DSHS Access and Visitation Program
• RCW 26.09.191
• Washington Law Help, Supervised visits
• Washington Law Help, Parenting plan guide