Comparative Analysis of Visitation Rights Legal Systems between China and the United States

This article compares the visitation rights legal systems in China and the United States, analyzing differences in legal frameworks, legal principles, visitation rights protection, and judicial practices. In terms of legal frameworks, Chinese law is more centralized and unified, while American law is more decentralized. Regarding legal principles, China emphasizes the best interests of the child, while the United States emphasizes the equal rights of parents. In terms of visitation rights protection, Chinese law focuses on the rights of custodial parents, while American law pays more attention to the rights of non-custodial parents. In terms of judicial practices, China emphasizes the best interests of the child and enforcement difficulties, while the United States encourages negotiation and ensures the execution of court orders. Finally, future development directions are discussed, including cross-border visitation rights protection, technological advancements, non-custodial parent rights protection, improvement of dispute resolution mechanisms, and enhancement of public awareness. This article aims to provide references and insights for improving and enhancing visitation rights legal systems.