visitation rights

noun

, (used with a plural verb)

1. the legal right granted to a divorced or separated parent to visit a child in the custody of the other parent.

Example Sentences

In Japan, visitation rights are also not a legal right and are left to the discretion of a judge.

From BBC

Spelling is requesting sole physical custody of the their five children — Liam, 17, Stella, 15, Hattie, 12, Finn, 11, and Beau, 7 — with joint legal custody and visitation rights for McDermott.

From Los Angeles Times

Iran, similarly eager to establish a Red Sea presence, was able to secure visitation rights for its navy vessels at Sudanese ports.

From Salon

The judge ruled out visitation rights and barred Argote from contacting his children or visiting the family’s house.

From Seattle Times

The judge ruled out visitation rights Thursday and barred Argote from contacting his children or visiting the family’s house.

From Seattle Times