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Residential time is when a child gets to spend time with a relative, like a parent or grandparent. Sometimes, a court decides how much time the child can spend with the relative. This is called visitation. If the court thinks the child might not be safe with the relative, they might order supervised visitation, where someone else has to be there too. Stepped-up visitation is when the child starts spending a little time with the relative and then more as they get to know each other better.
Residential time refers to the period of time that a noncustodial parent or relative has access to a child. It is also known as parental access, parenting time, or visitation.
These examples illustrate how residential time can vary depending on the circumstances and may be granted or restricted based on the best interests of the child.