### Question
Can you define what custody or visitation determination means?


### Answer
**Custody or visitation determination** is defined as the following in *42 U.S.C. § 663*:

> a judgment, decree, or other order of a court providing for the custody or visitation of a child, and includes permanent and temporary orders, and initial orders and modification

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 663*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 7-SOCIAL SECURITY > SUBCHAPTER IV-GRANTS TO STATES FOR AID AND SERVICES TO NEEDY FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN AND FOR CHILD-WELFARE SERVICES > Part D-Child Support and Establishment of Paternity**

