visitation rights - Right to visit a child usually given to a parent who does not have physical custody of the child.
Void - Invalid; a void agreement is one for which there is no remedy.
VISITATION RIGHT: The right granted to a parent or other relative to visit a child on a specified basis. Usually occurs during a divorce proceeding.
Visitation rights
The right to see a child regularly, typically awarded by the court to the parent who does not have physical custody of the child.
When two parents separate, it is often determined that a child will primarily reside with one of the separated parents, the other exercising access or visitation rights from time to time.
"The agreement during a divorce that divides the property, child support, visitation rights, and alimony or child support. This settlement agreement is approved by the court, is submitted in writing and signed by both parties.
Definition - Transitive Verb
1 : to subject to bounds or limits <~ the height of buildings> <~ visitation rights>
2 : to place under restrictions as to use or distribution <~ed the land to recreational use> ...
Actual damages are rarely awarded in family law cases, although some states now allow a parent to recover from his child's other parent the actual damages suffered if thwarted when trying to exercise visitation rights.
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The basic consideration on custody matters is supposed to be the best interests of the child or children. In most cases the non-custodial parent is given visitation rights, which may include weekends, parts of vacations and other occasions.
 See also: Visitation, Will, Support, Were, Wife
  
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