A detailed custody and visitation agreement that says when the child will be with each parent and how decisions are made. The parenting plan may be developed by the parents, through mediation, with the help of lawyers, or by a judge after a trial or hearing. A Parenting Plan is an agreement between the parents that spells out the specific details of [[Child Custody|custody]] and [[Visitation|visitation]] arrangements for their children. See Also: [[Orange County Parenting Plan Guidelines]]