Child Visitation
Parenting time, or visitation, is the right of the parent who does not have the primary residency of a child to spend time with the child. Often times, the parent is afforded “reasonable” parenting time and it is left up to the parents to work out the details. In other instances, the parties may agree upon a specific parenting time schedule.
Generally, “reasonable” parenting time entitles a parent to see the child at reasonable times under reasonable conditions, after adequate notice. Parental responsibilities continue to exist whether the parents live together or not. For children to grow up emotionally healthy requires love, understanding, and sound guidance from both parents. Children need the opportunity to love and respect both parents. There are local family law guidelines that provide guidance in determining a “parenting plan” that is in the best interest of the child.
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