San Diego Child Visitation Attorney 

Types of Visitation in California

California courts determine child custody and visitation arrangements based on the child’s best interests. The specific terms of visitation can vary widely depending on your case specifics. 

The following are common types of visitation orders:

• Reasonable visitation. This arrangement grants a non-custodial parent visitation time without a specific schedule. The focus is on flexibility and cooperation between parents.
• Visitation with a schedule. In this type of order, the court establishes a detailed visitation schedule outlining specific times and days for the non-custodial parent to spend with the child.
• Supervised visitation. When there are concerns about the child's safety, supervised visitation may be ordered. A neutral third party monitors the interactions between the parent and child during these visits.
• No visitation. In extreme cases involving child abuse, neglect, or domestic violence, the court may order no visitation, prohibiting the non-custodial parent from any contact with the child.

The court will consider a host of factors when deciding what visitation arrangement is best for a child, including the following: 

• The parent’s ability to provide adequate care 
• The child’s health and welfare
• The child’s relationship with each parent 
• The child’s preference (if they are mature enough to share it) 
• Any allegations or history of domestic violence or addiction (against either parent)