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 Oklahoma, 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 future modifications will be handled. Oklahoma law encourages parents to work together to create a parenting plan that serves the best interests of the child. If parents cannot agree, the court may establish a plan. Oklahoma does not use the term 'standard possession order' (SPO), which is more commonly used in Texas law. Instead, Oklahoma courts focus on creating a plan that is tailored to the specific needs of the children involved. When going through a divorce or child custody proceeding, courts in Oklahoma typically require each parent to submit a proposed parenting plan for consideration.