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 Georgia, a parenting plan or custody agreement is a legal document that outlines how divorced or separated parents will share responsibilities regarding their minor children. This includes provisions for physical custody (where the children will live), legal custody (decision-making authority), visitation schedules, child support, and how the parents will handle various aspects of the children's upbringing. Georgia law requires parents involved in a divorce or child custody proceeding to submit a proposed parenting plan to the court. The plan must detail the arrangements for the children's living situation, visitation, and decision-making. The court will review the proposed plans and, if necessary, make modifications to ensure the best interests of the children are met. If parents can agree on a parenting plan, the court will typically honor their agreement, provided it serves the children's best interests. If parents cannot agree, the court will establish the parenting plan. Georgia does not use a standard possession order (SPO) like some other states, but the state's laws provide a framework for creating a comprehensive parenting plan that addresses the children's needs and parental responsibilities.