Custody Overview
Child custody and visitation are often a primary concern of individuals going through a divorce. Below you will find introductory information on child custody and visitation, answers to common questions about visitation, and information on how custody decisions are made. In addition, this section also includes some considerations for parenting after a divorce, such as virtual visitation and how to help ease the strain of divorce on children.
- Child Custody Basics
A breakdown of child custody, the different types of custody, and factors affecting the custody decision
- Child Visitation FAQ
Answers to some common questions about visitation rights
- How Custody Decisions are Made
Learn more about the considerations that play a part in child custody decisions
- Evolution of Custody Standards
Find out about how standards for evaluating custody decisions have changed over time, and what the law is now. (FindLaw Bookshelf)
- More Child Custody and Visitation FAQs
Answers to more custody-related questions about single mothers' rights, how judges make custody decisions, and more
- Virtual Visitation
Find out more about this new form of visitation, which allows for parents to maintain visitation schedules even in challenging circumstances