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 Tennessee, virtual visitation is not explicitly defined by a specific statute, but the state's family courts have the discretion to include virtual visitation as a component of a parenting plan. Tennessee courts focus on the best interests of the child when determining custody and visitation arrangements. This means that if virtual visitation is deemed to serve the child's best interests, especially in situations where parents live far apart or one parent has a work schedule that involves significant travel, a court may order it as part of the visitation schedule. The use of technology such as video calls, instant messaging, and other forms of electronic communication can be incorporated to facilitate regular and meaningful contact between the non-custodial parent and the child. As with any custody-related matter, the specifics of virtual visitation would be determined on a case-by-case basis, taking into account the unique circumstances of the family and the child's needs.