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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 Connecticut, a parenting plan or custody agreement is a legal document that outlines how divorced or separated parents will care for and make decisions regarding their minor children. The state does not use a Standard Possession Order (SPO) like some other states, but rather requires a detailed parenting plan that covers physical and legal custody arrangements, visitation schedules, decision-making responsibilities, and provisions for child support. Connecticut courts encourage parents to work together to create a mutually agreeable parenting plan. If parents cannot agree, each parent may be required to submit a proposed parenting plan to the court. The court will then make a custody determination based on the best interests of the child, taking into consideration the proposed plans and any other relevant factors. The finalized parenting plan becomes a court order that both parents must follow.

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