In some cases — often where a parent hasn’t previously had an ongoing relationship with the child, or where the court has other concerns — a judge may order a gradual, supervised ramp-up to standard possession rather than starting with the full standard schedule.
A typical stepped approach might start with a few short supervised visits each week, gradually extend to unsupervised daytime hours, then overnight stays, and finally shift to the standard possession order over a period of months. The exact structure is up to the court and the specifics of your case — talk to your attorney about whether a stepped approach makes sense for your situation.