The emotional and financial impact of divorce proceedings on a family can be devastating. Children are especially affected, as they must deal with the reality of their parents no longer being together. The custody of the child is an important process as it decides who looks out for the child’s best interests when it comes to decisions like education, health care, and more. If appropriate to the circumstances of the case, it is often considered important for both parents to maintain an active presence in their child’s life, which is achieved through child visitation laws. These laws are set in place to dictate the amount of time each parent gets to spend with the child and how these visits take place. Child visitation laws can be complex which is why it is always a good idea to work with an attorney that has experience with family law.