Legal Question in Family Law in Pennsylvania

My brother and his ex- wife had agreed like 3 or 4 yrs, ago on child custody and had papers notarized and they both signed. How long is this paper good for?


Asked on 3/07/11, 7:58 am

2 Answers from Attorneys

Justin Gearty Law Office of Justin C Gearty Jr

Its not good ever. For a custody agreement to be valid, it must be filed in court and made part of a court order. If they still want that agreement, your brother should retain a lawyer to have this become an order of the court.

If he would like to discuss this further, feel free to have him contact me.

Justin C. Gearty Jr., Esquire

717-490-6325

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http://www.geartylawoffices.com

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Answered on 3/07/11, 9:59 am
John Davidson Law Office of John A. Davidson

They are not good at all. So the papers were notarized, all that means is the person who signature is notarized is that person prove to the notary who they were. It doesn't make the document any more legal.

For there to be a valid custody order one party or the other has to file in court.

{John}

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Answered on 3/07/11, 10:00 am


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