Legal Question in Family Law in California

Re: Is this a legal and binding agreement?

A contract of any type is binding without being notarized but in the case of child support the court can void the contract and pretty much do whatever it wants.

Re: Is this a legal and binding agreement?

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NOW, IN RESPONSE TO YOUR INQUIRY --

Provided the agreement does not contain anything contrary to statute or case law, it probably would be binding on the parties. Notarization is not necessary. BUT, either party can go to court at almost any time to have the agreement voided or modified if doing so is in the "best interst" of the child(ren).

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