Bill > H2258

This bill allows parents to use alternative terminology in child custody agreements, provided they specifically agree to it in writing. It introduces new terms like "sole decision making responsibility" (equivalent to sole legal custody), "shared decision making responsibility" (equivalent to shared legal custody), "primary residential responsibility" (equivalent to sole physical custody), and "shared residential responsibility" (equivalent to shared physical custody), all of which are defined to mirror the existing legal definitions of custody. The bill also defines "parental rights and responsibilities" as encompassing all rights and duties parents have regarding their child, and "parenting plan" as a written document outlining these rights and responsibilities, which can include details on decision-making, where the child lives, schedules, communication, relocation, safety, and dispute resolution. The core intent is to provide flexibility in how parents describe their custody arrangements while ensuring the legal implications remain consistent with current law.