Who Pays for Supervised Visitation in Nevada?

The court order decides who pays for supervised visitation. If the order does not say, the visiting parent pays for all visits. Each parent is responsible for their own intake fee. For DFS clients, the Clark County Department of Family Services covers the cost.

Our Services Fees page explains how fees work at The Therapeutic Solution.

This article is general information, not legal advice. Talk to a licensed Nevada family law attorney about your case.

What Does the Order Say?

Start with the order. Some orders split costs between parents, some assign them to one parent, and some say nothing. If the order is silent, the visiting parent pays. If you want a different split, ask your attorney. A provider cannot change who pays on its own.

What Are the Different Costs?

Supervised visitation can involve more than one type of charge:

• Intake fee. Each parent pays their own intake fee. The fee listed on our Registration Process page is $85 for the intake, or $170 if you are responsible for paying for both parties, due at the time of your appointment.
• Visit fees. Charged per visit or by time, depending on the service. These are quoted at intake.
• Exchange fees. If you use safe exchange, these are quoted separately.
• Cancellation charges. Ask about the provider's policy.

Free guide: Our free Supervised Visitation Parent Guide explains the process and what to expect.

How DFS Cases Work

DFS clients are covered by the Clark County Department of Family Services. If you are a DFS client, ask your worker how scheduling and coverage apply to you. See our Consent for DFS page.

What If You Cannot Afford It?

Talk to your attorney about whether the order can be changed, and ask the provider what options exist. For a fair look at how providers compare, read Donna's House Central vs. a private provider. Our article on how much supervised visitation costs in Las Vegas covers cost in more detail.

Tips to Avoid Surprises

• Ask for current fees in writing before you register.
• Know how and when fees are due.
• Ask about cancellation and no-show rules.
• Keep receipts, and share them with your attorney if cost is part of your case.

How to Budget for Visits

Ask for the current fee for each service in writing. Then estimate your monthly cost by multiplying the visit fee by the number of visits your order allows, and add any exchange fees. Plan for the intake fee up front, and ask when fees are due so you are never caught short. If the order puts the cost on you, a clear budget helps you keep every visit on the schedule.

When the Order Splits the Cost

Some orders divide costs between parents, for example by percentage, and some assign specific charges to one parent. If your order splits costs, ask the provider how it will bill each parent, and keep your own record of what you paid. If a payment problem comes up, contact the provider early rather than missing a visit, and talk to your attorney about whether the order needs to be clarified or changed.

Questions About Fees?

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