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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 New Mexico, a parenting plan or custody agreement is a crucial document in cases involving children of divorcing or separating parents. The state requires that parents submit a proposed parenting plan during divorce or child custody proceedings. This plan outlines how the parents will share custody, make decisions for the child, and manage child support. New Mexico law encourages joint custody arrangements, allowing both parents to have significant involvement in their children's lives, unless it's not in the best interests of the child. The parenting plan must address physical custody (where the child will live), legal custody (decision-making authority), visitation schedules, transportation arrangements, and how future modifications will be handled. If parents cannot agree on a plan, the court will intervene and establish a custody arrangement based on the child's best interests. Unlike some states that may have a Standard Possession Order, New Mexico does not prescribe a one-size-fits-all custody schedule but rather focuses on the unique circumstances of each family.

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