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Child Visitation Schedule Agreement Colombia (Acuerdo de Régimen de Visitas)

Acuerdo de Régimen de Visitas al Menor Colombia

ACUERDO DE RÉGIMEN DE VISITAS AL MENOR

Código Civil Arts. 253–262 — Ley 1098 de 2006 Arts. 22–24 (Código de la Infancia y la Adolescencia)

I. PROGENITORES

PROGENITOR CUSTODIO: [Nombre Progenitor Custodio], C.C. No. [CC Progenitor Custodio], domiciliado/a en [Dirección Progenitor Custodio].

PROGENITOR VISITANTE: [Nombre Progenitor Visitante], C.C. No. [CC Progenitor Visitante], domiciliado/a en [Dirección Progenitor Visitante].

II. MENOR DE EDAD

Nombre: [Nombre del Menor]

Fecha de nacimiento: [Fecha Nacimiento Menor]

Registro civil de nacimiento: [RC Menor]

La custodia y cuidado personal del menor es ejercida por [Nombre Progenitor Custodio], con quien reside el menor en la dirección indicada. El presente acuerdo regula el régimen de visitas del progenitor [Nombre Progenitor Visitante], de conformidad con los Artículos 253 a 262 del Código Civil y los Artículos 22 a 24 de la Ley 1098 de 2006, garantizando el interés superior del menor consagrado en el Artículo 44 de la Constitución Política.

III. RÉGIMEN REGULAR DE VISITAS

A. Visitas entre semana:

[Visitas Entre Semana]

B. Fines de semana:

[Visitas Fin de Semana]

C. Entrega y recogida del menor:

[Entrega y Recogida]

IV. FESTIVOS Y VACACIONES ESCOLARES

A. Festivos colombianos:

[Festivos Colombianos]

B. Vacaciones escolares:

[Vacaciones Escolares]

V. COMUNICACIÓN Y VIAJES

A. Comunicación telefónica y virtual:

[Comunicación Telefónica]

B. Autorización de viajes:

[Autorización Viajes]

VI. EFECTOS LEGALES

El presente acuerdo tiene fuerza de acta de conciliación conforme al Artículo 66 de la Ley 640 de 2001, prestando mérito ejecutivo y haciendo tránsito a cosa juzgada. El incumplimiento podrá dar lugar a incidente de desacato ante el Juzgado de Familia del Circuito competente conforme al Artículo 44 del Código General del Proceso (Ley 1564 de 2012).

Ambos progenitores se comprometen a no interferir negativamente en la relación del menor con el otro progenitor, garantizando el derecho del menor a mantener vínculos afectivos con ambos, conforme al Artículo 22 de la Ley 1098 de 2006.

FIRMAS

En [Ciudad Acuerdo], a los [Fecha Acuerdo], ante [Entidad Conciliadora].

Progenitor Custodio:

[Nombre Progenitor Custodio]

C.C.: [CC Progenitor Custodio]

Firma: _________________________

Progenitor Visitante:

[Nombre Progenitor Visitante]

C.C.: [CC Progenitor Visitante]

Firma: _________________________

Progenitor Custodio

________________

Signature

Progenitor Visitante

________________

Signature

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What Is a Child Visitation Schedule Agreement Colombia (Acuerdo de Régimen de Visitas)?

A Child Visitation Schedule Agreement in Colombia (Acuerdo de Régimen de Visitas al Menor) is the legal document through which parents establish a structured plan for the non-custodial parent to maintain personal contact and communication with their child after separation or divorce. Colombian family law recognizes the derecho de visitas (visitation right) as both a right of the non-custodial parent and a fundamental right of the child under Ley 1098 de 2006 (Código de la Infancia y la Adolescencia) Articles 22 through 24 — the child has the right to maintain family relationships with both parents regardless of their personal relationship. The Constitutional Court of Colombia in Sentencia T-523 de 1992 and subsequent rulings established that visitation rights derive from the constitutional protection of the family under Article 42 of the Constitución Política de 1991, and that restrictions on visitation require exceptional justification based on the interés superior del niño (best interest of the child) principle. The agreement governs: regular weekly visitation schedules (días de semana and fines de semana); holiday and vacation sharing; special occasion arrangements (birthdays, Mother's Day, Father's Day, school events); communication methods (telephone, video call schedules); logistics of pickup and drop-off (location, time, responsible parties); travel authorization for domestic and international trips; and protocols for schedule changes and notifications. The agreement may be formalized before a Comisaría de Familia, a Defensoría del Pueblo, an authorized centro de conciliación, or before the Juzgado de Familia del Circuito. Forms-legal.com provides a thorough template incorporating Ley 1098 de 2006 child protection standards and Código Civil visitation requirements to help parents create a workable and legally sound schedule.

The legal framework governing the Child Visitation Schedule Agreement Colombia (Acuerdo de Régimen de Visitas) in Colombia draws on several key statutes and regulatory bodies. Under Colombian law, the Codigo Civil governs marriage, divorce, custody, and maintenance. The Ley 1098 de 2006 (Codigo de la Infancia y la Adolescencia) protects minors through the ICBF (Instituto Colombiano de Bienestar Familiar). The Ley 640 de 2001 governs conciliation. The Registraduria Nacional del Estado Civil records births, marriages, and deaths. The Defensoria del Pueblo protects fundamental rights. Parties executing a Child Visitation Schedule Agreement Colombia (Acuerdo de Régimen de Visitas) in Colombia should confirm the document reflects current law, including any amendments enacted since the original drafting date. The Código Civil Arts. 253–262; Ley 1098 de 2006 Arts. 22–24 sets the foundational requirements.

When Do You Need a Child Visitation Schedule Agreement Colombia (Acuerdo de Régimen de Visitas)?

A Child Visitation Schedule Agreement in Colombia becomes necessary whenever parents of a minor child separate — whether they were married, in a unión marital de hecho (common-law union) under Ley 54 de 1990, or were never in a formal relationship. Under Código Civil Article 262, when parents live separately, they must establish a régimen de visitas that allows the non-custodial parent meaningful and regular contact with the child. The agreement is required or strongly advisable in the following circumstances: after divorce proceedings (divorcio) before a Notaría Pública under Ley 962 de 2005 or Juzgado de Familia, when custody is assigned to one parent; after separation of a unión marital de hecho under Ley 54 de 1990, when one partner exercises de facto custody; when parents were never in a formal relationship but one exercises primary custody and the other seeks regulated contact; when an existing informal arrangement has broken down and the parents cannot agree; when a parent is relocating within Colombia or abroad and the current schedule needs restructuring; when the Comisaría de Familia, ICBF (Instituto Colombiano de Bienestar Familiar), or Defensor de Familia has intervened due to conflict between parents; and when a parent is seeking to enforce visitation rights that are being obstructed by the custodial parent. Under Ley 1098 de 2006 Article 23, both parents have a legal obligation to maintain contact with their child — obstructing visitation constitutes a violation of the child's right to family relationships and may constitute the offense of privación ilegal de la custodia under the Código Penal. The Juzgado de Familia has jurisdiction to order visitation even when parents cannot agree, under CGP Article 390.

Parties in Colombia should prepare a Child Visitation Schedule Agreement Colombia (Acuerdo de Régimen de Visitas) proactively rather than waiting for a dispute to arise. Courts interpret agreements based on the written terms rather than oral representations. Under Colombian law, the Codigo Civil governs marriage, divorce, custody, and maintenance. The Ley 1098 de 2006 (Codigo de la Infancia y la Adolescencia) protects minors through the ICBF (Instituto Colombiano de Bienestar Familiar). The Ley 640 de 2001 governs conciliation. The Registraduria Nacional del Estado Civil records births, marriages, and deaths. The Defensoria del Pueblo protects fundamental rights. Where the transaction involves regulated activities, prior approval from the relevant authority may be required before execution.

What to Include in Your Child Visitation Schedule Agreement Colombia (Acuerdo de Régimen de Visitas)

A Child Visitation Schedule Agreement in Colombia must include specific elements to be legally enforceable and to protect the child's best interests under Ley 1098 de 2006 and the Código Civil. The identification section must name both parents with their cédulas de ciudadanía, and identify the child with their full name, date of birth, and número de registro civil de nacimiento — the Registraduría Nacional del Estado Civil document that is the child's primary identification. The regular visitation schedule must specify: exact days of the week for visits (e.g., every Wednesday from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM); weekend arrangements (alternate weekends from Friday 5:00 PM to Sunday 6:00 PM); school holiday arrangements; and summer vacation sharing (typically half-and-half per school semester break). The holiday schedule must address Colombian public holidays: Día de Reyes (January 6), Semana Santa (Holy Week), Día de la Madre (second Sunday in May), Día del Padre (third Sunday in June), Día de la Independencia (July 20), Día del Niño (last Saturday in April), Halloween and Día de los Difuntos (October 31–November 2), Navidad (December 24–25), Año Nuevo (December 31–January 1). The pickup and drop-off section must specify the exact location (address), responsible persons, and procedure — who delivers and who receives the child, and what happens if a parent is late. The communication section should specify telephone and video call schedules (e.g., daily calls not exceeding 20 minutes) on non-visitation days. Domestic travel authorization procedures — the non-custodial parent needs an autorización de viaje notarized by the custodial parent under Código Civil Article 110 for any trip with the child — should be addressed. International travel authorization under INTERPOL and Ley 1098 de 2006 Article 111 requires additional procedural steps. Forms-legal.com structures this agreement to cover all Colombian legal requirements.

Additional compliance elements for a Child Visitation Schedule Agreement Colombia (Acuerdo de Régimen de Visitas) used in Colombia include: Under Colombian law, the Codigo Civil governs marriage, divorce, custody, and maintenance. The Ley 1098 de 2006 (Codigo de la Infancia y la Adolescencia) protects minors through the ICBF (Instituto Colombiano de Bienestar Familiar). The Ley 640 de 2001 governs conciliation. The Registraduria Nacional del Estado Civil records births, marriages, and deaths. The Defensoria del Pueblo protects fundamental rights. Forms-legal.com provides this template as a starting point for Colombia-compliant documentation.

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