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Visitation Rights in Virginia<\/h1>\n
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Child custody and visitation<\/a> are typically determined as part of a divorce or legal separation, unless the parents are unmarried. Custody generally refers to where the child resides most of the time (unless it’s a split custody arrangement), whereas visitation refers to time allotted for the noncustodial parent to spend with their child. Unless there are good reasons to deny visitation (such as a history of abuse), courts typically assume the child’s best interests are met when they spend time with both parents.<\/p>\r\n

Visitation rights in Virginia are similar to those of other states. In addition to whether<\/i> a child should have visitation time with the noncustodial parent, it will also consider the practical impact of any visitation schedule<\/a>. When working out a schedule, courts will look at the following:<\/p>\r\n