Virtual visitation is a form of visitation in child custody arrangements, and relies on videoconferencing, videotelephony, and other technology to maintain the parent-child relationship when the parent and child are separated by significant distances. Virtual visitation may be a viable option for at least some visitation when the child lives in another city, town, or state with the custodial parent, or when one parent travels for work and is away from home for extended periods. Although virtual visitation has its limitations, some states have passed laws (statutes) that allow courts to order online/electronic/internet/virtual visitation. And some courts in states without specific laws on virtual visitation have considered or ordered it, based on the overarching standard of what is in the best interest of the child.

In Colorado, virtual visitation is recognized as a form of child visitation that can be included in custody arrangements. This type of visitation utilizes technology such as video calls to help non-custodial parents maintain a relationship with their children when physical visitation is challenging due to distance or other circumstances. Colorado state statutes do not have a specific provision solely dedicated to virtual visitation, but courts have the discretion to include virtual visitation as part of a parenting plan if it serves the best interest of the child. The best interest standard is the primary consideration in all custody-related matters, and if virtual visitation is deemed to support the child's well-being and the parent-child relationship, a court may order it. It is important for parents to work with their attorneys to address the possibility of virtual visitation in their parenting plans, especially in cases where distance makes regular in-person visitation impractical.