What to do if the father of my child and I signed an unnotarized contract whuch he broke and now he says that he will take me to court for custody?
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What to do if the father of my child and I signed an unnotarized contract whuch he broke and now he says that he will take me to court for custody?
The contract states that he agreed not to take me to court. Do I have a chance at winning or is the contract not valid since it isn’t notorized?
Asked on January 14, 2013 under Family Law, New York
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FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
Based upon what you have written, under the laws of all states in this country the child custody agreement which is the subject of your written agreement with the father of your child does not need to be notarized. If he signed the contract and breached its terms, you can bring an action to compel performance. I suggest that you consult with a family law attorney for guidance as to your matter.
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