Visitation at Law Glossary

What is it? The right of a parent and child to contact and visit one another when the child is residing or visiting with the other parent. The law presumes that it is in the best interests of the child(ren) to have frequent and continuing contact with both parents so that both parents can maintain a good relationship with the child(ren). The schedule for visitation will be set out in the parenting or custody and visitation plan. See parenting plans for more information.

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