Virtual visitation includes many forms of communication, such as e-mail, instant messaging, and videoconferencing.
In United States Law, virtual visitation refers to the right of a noncustodial parent to have electronic communication with his or her children.
The court may decide the frequency and duration as a part of a parenting plan.
[2] The Utah Code Advisory Guidelines provides the courts guidance on using Virtual Parent-Time.
In 2009, North Carolina[7] became the fifth state and Illinois the sixth to pass virtual visitation legislation.