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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 Idaho, a parenting plan or custody agreement is a crucial document in divorce or child custody proceedings involving minor children. This plan outlines how parents will divide and manage responsibilities such as physical custody, legal custody, child support, visitation schedules, and decision-making authority for the children. Idaho law encourages parents to work together to create a mutually agreeable parenting plan that serves the best interests of the child. If parents cannot agree, each parent may be required to submit a proposed parenting plan to the court. The court will then consider these proposals and make a custody decision that reflects the child's best interests. Idaho does not use a standard possession order (SPO) like some other states. Instead, the specifics of the parenting plan are tailored to the circumstances of the parents and children involved. The Idaho courts prioritize the child's welfare and aim to minimize disruption to the child's life while ensuring that both parents have meaningful contact with their children.

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