Child Visitation Cases

Child visitation cases can be a difficult undertaking for parents who are still trying to dig their way out from under a painful divorce. However, child psychologists agree that it is in the best interests of most children to have significant and frequent interactions with both parents. For this reason alone, it is vital that divorcing parents work together to develop a child visitation agreement that will benefit everyone involved. Each jurisdiction has its own unique set of regulations and procedures for determining the outcome of child visitation cases, but in most states, parents are granted some latitude in determining a visitation schedule that will be convenient and feasible. If you have specific questions or concerns about the way that child visitation cases proceed in your state, contact a representative of the court to learn more. Alternately, you could connect with a custody advocate or a skilled family law attorney who has had the opportunity to cultivate an in-depth understanding of the laws in your state.

Fast Facts

  • In some states, a change in the child's preference may be used as the basis for modifying the original custody order.
  • In a small number of states, the court is required to consider the child's custody preference if the child is over a certain age.

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  • Child Custody: Filing, Modifying and Visitation Rights

    This guide may assist in answering questions you may have regarding Child Custody and Visitation.  We encourag...
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  • Child Visitation Rights

    If you are a parent and you are not currently with your child’s other parent, determining visitation rights ea...
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  • Child Visitation Schedules

    Child visitation schedules are court ordered documents that detail how physical custody of children will be sh...
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  • Grandparent Visitation Rights

    Grandparents usually have a special relationship with their grandchildren.  However, in some cases, grandparen...
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  • Visitation Rights: An Overview

    When a married couple who has children get a divorce, they will need to determine who will take care of the ch...
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  • Filing for Child Custody: Things to Know

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