When the term “custody” is used in a divorce, it refers to the parent who has the decision-making power over the child. The person with custody makes major decisions such as where the child goes to school, what doctor the child sees, what medical treatments are made and what religion the child is brought up in.

When the term Custody is used in a divorce, it refers to the parent who has the decision-making power over the child. The person with Custody makes major decisions such as where the child goes to school, what doctor the child sees, what medical treatments are made and what religion the child is brought up in.

The term “visitation” refers to the time the child is with one of his/her parents. Visitation is often interchanged with the term “parenting” which is actually a better word. There are almost an infinite amount of possibilities for visitation.