Is a written, signed, and dated paper agreeing on an amount of support to be paid a binding contract?

Question

The situation is child support. One party was served a summons to appear in court for child support. Both parties got together and agreed on an amount of support and wrote, signed and dated an agreement. Each party involved has a copy. The one who filed the case agreed to drop the court appearance. Is the paper they signed binding even if the other party does not drop the court date?

Answer 1

Absolutely not. Child support belongs to the child, a parent has no right to contract with regard to the amount without court approval.

Answer 2

Yes, because you both signed and agreed to handle this in a personal matter. Question: Do this agreement state the date monthly payments are to be paid by and for how long. Remember in order to change any terms both parties will have to agree to another signed agreement or go to court.

But, the courts will always take in consideration the current written signed agreement.

Answer 3

A signed agreement is only EVIDENCE of an agreement between the parties. Child support agreements are not enforceable unless approved by a court. Moreover the court's have power to reject and invaildate the agreement as being contrary to the child's best interests or against public policy.

Answer 4

There is no way to collect the child support in this manner. The papers need to be signed by the judge and entered into court records. The payments should be made through the local Child Support Bureau. Unless the contract was written on Toilet tissue, it is of no use.

Answer 5

Both of you should have gone to court. This type of agreement should be signed by a Judge.

Answer 6

Yes. Get an attorney.

Answer 7

yes it is -- gettin the $$$$ is another thing -- good luck

Answer 8

I would think so. find an attorney