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Visitation Rights to Non-Custodial Parent

Visitation rights are afforded the non-custodial parent in a divorce or paternity action. A typical visitation schedule that is often seen is alternating holidays and alternating weekends, and possibly a day or two during the week. Visitation rights are extremely important for both the non-custodial parent, and for the child or children. There is nothing that can take the place of the parental bond in the ongoing relationship between a child and his divorced parent. It is very difficult for children in cases where there is not significant visitation. Children have experienced difficulty adjusting to their social situation with only one parent involved in their lives. There is no reason why couples cannot cooperate and coordinating visitation so that the children are afforded a reasonable amount of time with each parent. Additionally, that each parent talks about the other in a non-condescending way so as not to damage the mental well-being of the child or children. Visitation rights are just that; they are rights. If they are denied, the non-custodial parent may seek redress in the court system against the party who is violating the visitation rights. That person can then be held in contempt, sanctioned or even jailed. Visitation rights are serious rights, and they should be exercised to the utmost.