Legal Question in Family Law in Illinois
Can a notarize custody contract between parents be enforced by the courts
If two parents come to a agreement on custody and sign a notarized contract, can this contract be later enforced by the courts if a breach occurs?
Asked on 4/15/09, 12:30 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
George Zuganelis
Zuganelis & Zuganelis, Attorneys at Law, P.C.
Re: Can a notarize custody contract between parents be enforced by the courts
A contract is a contract. It requires an offer, an acceptance, and consideration. If those three elements are present it is a contract despite the notarization. The notary is only a way to prove that the people who signed the contract are really who they say they are. There is nothing more to a notary.
Answered on 4/15/09, 1:04 pm