Visitation rights of a parent are usually contained in the final divorce decree but can be later modified if approved by the court
A divorce decree is a judicial order after all the evidence has been submitted and considered, including evidence concerning child custody and visitation rights.
The divorce decree will set out which of the two parents will be awarded legal and physical custody of the children, the scope of child visitation rights, and the amount of child and spousal support one party will be legally obligated to pay the other.
Visitation rights belong to the parent who has not been awarded primary physical custody of the children. These rights detail the days and times the non-custodial parent can have with the children.
All aspects of custody, visitation, schooling, birthdays, holidays, and vacations are always controlled by a judicial determination of the child’s best interests.
