Visitation
Visitation and Parenting Time are terms
used to describe the access schedule granted to a parent who
does not have primary physical custody or to parents who have
joint physical custody of their minor children.
As in custody
cases, Courts in Minnesota consider the best interests
of the minor children in determining the appropriate parenting
time for each parent.
The Court considers the age and maturity
of the children, the capacity of the person requesting parenting
time to appropriately parent his or her children and, of course,
the nature of the relationship between the parent and his
or her children.
Much like custody cases, visitation issues can become very
emotional and frustrating for parents and children alike.
There are mediation and visitation expeditor services for
parents available through Domestic Relations at most county
courthouses.
If these efforts fail, a parent should always
consult with an experienced family law attorney before proceeding
to Court to make sure that his or her rights are protected
from the inappropriate actions of a custodial parent or the
inappropriate involvement of a noncustodial parent. |
