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What Is It?
Parents each have an independent right to spend time with their
children and to parent them. These rights are fundamental and the
Courts are reluctant to deny visitation with a parent. In some
circumstances these rights extend to grandparents, and to non-related
care-takers. Typically one parent has primary or residential custody
of the child(ren), while the other has opportunities for visitation with
the child.
The arrangements surrounding visitation may range from
informal and ad hoc to detailed and precise. Visitation may be arranged between
the parents in a verbal or written agreement which may be filed with the
Court, or may be the product of a Court order. In either case the arrangements
may be varied by any affected party’s application to the
Court. Services Provided
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Representation
in visitation disputes, |
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Negotiation
of visitation schedules and arrangements, |
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Advocacy
for visitation rights, |
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Representation
in modification proceedings. |
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Facilitation
of counseling on parenting skills and strategies in connection with visitation. |
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