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 Nevada, virtual visitation is not explicitly defined by statute, but the state's family courts have the discretion to include virtual visitation as a component of a child custody arrangement. Nevada courts prioritize the best interest of the child when making custody determinations, which can include considering the use of technology to facilitate communication between a parent and child when they are geographically separated. This means that while there may not be a specific law that mandates virtual visitation, a judge may still order it if it is deemed to be in the child's best interests. Factors such as the age of the child, the distance between the parent and child, and the existing relationship can influence the decision to include virtual visitation. Parents can also agree to virtual visitation terms in their parenting plans, which the court can then approve. As technology continues to evolve, virtual visitation is becoming an increasingly common and important aspect of maintaining parent-child relationships in situations where physical visitation is limited.