Legal Question in Family Law in Nebraska

Re: parental rights

Nothing prevents her from doing so, just as nothing prevents her from letting you have custody without signing anything. However, problems will arise. If she changes her mind, the paper is not of much value. If cops are called at any point, they will give precedence to the court order stating she has custody and will disregard a "private piece of paper." Also, if you are paying child support on your son, it will continue to accrue against you. There are many potential downsides to trying to keep it out of court. Better for you and her to participate in an uncontested modification by the court.