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 Oklahoma, virtual visitation is recognized as a form of visitation that can be included in child custody arrangements. This type of visitation utilizes technology such as videoconferencing to help non-custodial parents maintain a relationship with their children when they are separated by distance. Oklahoma law allows courts to include provisions for electronic communication between a parent and child when making decisions about visitation rights. The state statutes provide that a court may grant reasonable visitation rights to a non-custodial parent unless it is shown that such visitation would be detrimental to the best interest of the child. While Oklahoma does not have a specific statute that exclusively addresses virtual visitation, the courts have the discretion to consider it as a factor in determining the best interests of the child, especially in cases where physical visitation may be challenging due to geographical distance or other circumstances.