A parenting plan or custody agreement is a document that addresses how the parents of minor children will share responsibility for the custody, support, and management of the children. Some states have a standard possession order (SPO) that addresses many of these issues. Courts often require each party to a divorce or child custody proceeding to submit a proposed parenting plan.
In Texas, a parenting plan or custody agreement is a crucial document in divorce or child custody proceedings involving minor children. The parenting plan outlines how parents will share responsibilities regarding the custody, support, and upbringing of their children. Texas law requires that a parenting plan must include provisions for the rights and duties of each parent regarding the child, a schedule that details when the children will be with each parent, and child support information. The state also has a Standard Possession Order (SPO), which is a presumptive access schedule for parents who live within 100 miles of each other. The SPO provides a detailed schedule for visitation rights, including weekends, holidays, and summer vacations. Texas courts typically require each parent to submit a proposed parenting plan during custody proceedings, and the court will consider these plans when making custody determinations. The best interest of the child is the primary consideration in these decisions.
