Visitation Forms

When and how to apply for visitation rights

Visitation rights are crucial for divorced parents – especially for those who don’t have guardianship. Very often, a child’s mother is granted automatic status as the child’s primary guardian. In the case of divorce, the guardianship role of both parents is established by the court. Divorce is a sensitive thing and should be taken seriously to protect everyone’s interests. Having the right papers is a key part of making that a reality. Child visitation forms are created in accordance with US federal and local state child custody laws.

Family law forms are created to regulate internal issues that a family faces during a marriage, through life, and while going through a divorce. They help parties reach a compromise in controversial situations, establish guardianship rights of both parents, all while keeping the child’s and/or children’s interest in mind.

To regulate visitation between parents and their children, a number of legal documents are used:

• Acknowledgment of Paternity – needed in case the parents are not married, but the father acknowledges being the legal father of the child. It’s agreed by both parents and voluntarily signed by everyone. It’s not signed if more than one man may be the child’s father or if the mother was married to another man when the child was born. It gives rights to the father on establishing material support for the child. It includes visiting rights and acknowledges that the child has the right to inherit from the father.
• Child Custody and Visitation Forms – help to acknowledge the right of a parent regarding communication and visitation of a child that lives with another parent. To decrease the psychological trauma to children while clarifying custody and visiting issues, parents should be polite, patient, and act in the best interest of the child. It’s better to discuss the schedule together to make it as convenient as it can be for everyone. All the details should be discussed and displayed in the custody agreement templates.
• Statuary Declaration – is one of the most frequently filed documents for requesting guardianship. The father has the right to be a guardian only if the mother agrees to it. As for visitation, in the case of divorce, everything is controlled by the court. The most complicated aspect is creating an effective schedule and helping the parents meet with the child at a time that is proper for everyone. 
• Authorization Agreement for a Nonparent Relative or Voluntary Caregiver – aims to delegate a relative or any other person a parent trusts to make decisions that are temporary, for example, deciding on emergency medical treatment or insurance for the child. Also, it may authorize a person to enroll the child in school or daycare. This type of right can be provided by one or both parents to any adult.

How to use online visitation forms

Using online forms is very simple because all of them are carefully sorted in the US Legal Forms library. Find any sample easily with the help of the category it belongs to or the state it’s used in. The simplest way to find the document is to insert its name in the built-in search field. Every template can be previewed, meaning you can see whether the document fits your needs or not. Documents found on our website are very easy to work with; fill out, edit, and sign in minutes. Share your completed samples with other individuals by e-mail and eliminate unwanted papers. Having digital versions of custody papers saves you time that you can use on other more important tasks. 

FAQ

What are common problems with Visitation rights?

Common problems include when a parent will use visitation to spite the other parent, rather than have the child’s best interest in mind. These problems arise on either side, the custodial parent or the non-custodial parent. Legal action is usually taken to prevent a parent legally contradicting a visitation court order. The court can make permanent visitation modifications as well, but not without evidence of the other parent violating terms of visitation agreements.

What are some of the most common forms used for visitation?

The most popular forms used are Agreement for Consent Judgement Granting Sole Custody of Minor Child to Father, Petition by Grandparent for Visitation Rights with Minor Grandchild on Dissolution of the Marriage of the Parents of Minor Child, Visitation Guidelines, Motion for Visitation at a Supervised Visitation Center and Child Custody and Visitation Questionnaire.

How can I stop someone else’s visitation rights?

To stop someone else’s rights to visit their child, appeal to the court, and provide reasons for why you think that’s a necessary thing with proof and reasoning. Rights can be taken away because of not paying child support, alcohol or drug abuse, religious differences, child’s wishes, etc.

How is reasonable visitation different from fixed?

Reasonable visitation is regulated by both parents and they agree on a visitation schedule that works for both parties. Fixed visitation is used when parents cannot agree, thus judges decide on the schedules. 

Is filing for visitation rights online enough?

Yes and no. Filing the child agreements online is just the first step in obtaining visitation rights. Everything is still dependent on the judge’s decision after the documents have been filed.