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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 Mississippi, a parenting plan or custody agreement is a legal document that outlines how divorced or separated parents will share the responsibilities of raising their minor children. This includes provisions for physical and legal custody, visitation schedules, child support, healthcare, education, and the general welfare of the children. Mississippi law encourages parents to work together to create a joint parenting plan that serves the best interests of the child. If parents cannot agree on a plan, 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 determination based on the child's best interests. Mississippi does not use a standard possession order (SPO) like some other states, but the state's chancery courts have broad discretion to establish custody arrangements that protect the child's welfare and accommodate the parents' circumstances.

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