Visitation Rights
/ˌvɪzɪˈteɪʃən raɪts/
Definitions
- (n.) Legal rights granted to a non-custodial parent or guardian to visit a child or children.
The court granted visitation rights to the father after the custody decision.
Forms
- visitation right
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Commentary
Visitation rights typically arise in family law contexts involving custody disputes; precise terms should be clearly stipulated in custody agreements or court orders to avoid ambiguity.
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