Legal Question in Family Law in New York
A written agreement?
I am divorced 10 years, my ex husband and I would like to re write our own agreement regarding child support and visitation, what would I have to do to make it a legal and binding agreement?
3 Answers from Attorneys
Re: A written agreement?
Hire someone like me who can take the
prior Agreement and a list of the changes
you want, draft a Modification Agreement
and arrange for its execution and proper
filing, and probably not charge more than
$ 200 to $ 300
Re: A written agreement?
I would suggest that you contact an attorney. Not only does the agreement need be amended, but a new support order must be entered in court. divorce.
Daniel Clement
Re: A written agreement?
First, it depends if the non-custodial parent is making payment to the Child Support Collection Unit. If yes, I would proceed to family court on a petition for modification of child support. You do not need an attorney, just go to the "intake room". The stipulation is put on the record before a Judicial Hearing Officer and child support would be "legally" modified.
If child support payments are being made directly to the custodial parent, just write an agreement modifying the prior support award. The agreement must be signed by both parties and both parties should have an original.
Mike.