Legal Question in Family Law in North Carolina
Will a written, signed, and notarized agreement about our kids hold up any in court if the mother decides to not give them back?
1 Answer from Attorneys
Maybe. There are lots of variables here to take into consideration. For instance 'written, signed, and notarized' are not the only elements of a valid contract. If your Agreement is defective in some way (and if you did it yourself as I highly suspect you did - there is a decent chance its defective), it likely won't be enforced and may have the same worth as toilet paper. Also, 'any court' is a bit broad! Some tribal court in Africa is likely not going to give much weight to your written, signed, and notarized agreement. However, all that said - it is possible your Agreement could be enforceable if drafted properly and if in the right court. Your best bet is to consult with a local family law attorney who can lay out all your options for you.