Visitation rights refer to the legal right granted to the parent who does not have physical custody of the child (non-custodial parent) to meet, spend time with, and maintain regular contact with the child.
Key points:
- In child custody cases, one parent gets primary custody, while the other is given visitation rights.
- These rights ensure that the child maintains a healthy relationship with both parents after separation or divorce.
- Visitation may include meeting the child on weekends, holidays, vacations, or through video calls, depending on the court’s order.
- The court decides visitation schedules based on the best interest and welfare of the child.
- In some cases, supervised visitation may be ordered if the court feels it is necessary for the child’s safety.
- Visitation rights can be modified by the court if circumstances change.
