Visitation

Visitation with a child is a right and responsibility of both parents for the benefit and greater development of the child.

Types of standard visitation

• Weekly:   Usually every other weekend and one evening (not overnight) per week.
• Holidays:   A parenting agreement will set forth a holiday schedule alternating holiday’s between the parents.  For example, mom will have visitation with the child on Labor Day in odd years, and dad in even years.
• Vacation:  Including, when applicable, Summer Break, Spring Break, Winter Break.
• Special:   Special periods for visitation.  For example, Mother’s and Father’s       Day, birthday’s (parent and child), and the like.

Factors

• The “best interest of the child” factors
• The child’s age
• The child’s social life
• The child’s school schedule
• The child’s extra curricular activities;
• Possible schedule conflicts;
• Vacation time and Holidays;
• Children needs/set routines; and/or
• Medical/dental appointments.