What happens if visitation is impossible due to military service? The Revised Statutes allow for make-up time when a parent is on active duty, training, drill, or any other special orders.1 The court may award “compensatory visitation,” but only upon a parent’s request and only if it serves the child’s best interest.2 This does not apply in the case of a finding of physical or sexual abuse.3 Under the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act, any military member on active duty may obtain a stay of both child support and custody matters.4 If the servicemember affirmatively requests the stay, the court must grant it; otherwise, the stay is discretionary.5