After divorce, parents in Florida may receive joint child custody which includes time-sharing arrangements. The time children that spend with either parent, also referred to as parenting time, is important for fostering continued emotional bonds, promoting stability and supporting the children’s overall well-being.
Virtual visitation involves utilizing technology such as video calls, messaging platforms and virtual reality to facilitate communication and interaction between parents and their children when parents and children are apart. It is an arrangement worth considering for a host of reasons. The following are among the most common.
Helps eliminate distance
If one parent is living far away from the children due to work commitments, relocation or other circumstances, virtual visitation helps bridge the geographical gap. This ensures that both parents can maintain regular contact with their children despite physical distance. By facilitating frequent communication and interaction, virtual visitation helps preserve the parent-child relationship and allows the absent parent to remain actively involved in their children’s lives.
Promotes consistency and routine
It can also help maintain a sense of normalcy and routine in children’s lives even when physical parenting time schedules may be disrupted due to various reasons such as illness, inclement weather or conflicting commitments. By providing regular opportunities for communication and interaction with both parents, virtual visitation ensures that children can rely on consistent contact and support from both caregivers, contributing to their overall sense of stability and security.
When considering different time-sharing arrangements in Florida, legal guidance can help determine the most suitable virtual visitation schedule and framework to ensure that the children’s best interests are prioritized, while also addressing the logistical and practical considerations of both parents.