Legal Question in Family Law in Texas

Is notorization enough in custody agreement?

I am separating from my husband and moving out of state. We have agreed that he will keep our 2 children here in Houston, TX until I am working and settled in Arizona, and then i will bring the children to live with me. I want to be sure to get the agreement in writing and notorized with both of our signatures before i leave, to avoid any possibility of him going back on the agreement or making false claims of abandonment while i am gone, etc. We had planned to type the agreement up together and have it notorized, but will this be enough? I want to make 100% sure the document will hold up in court and that he will not be able to "change his story" without my consent.


Asked on 3/06/99, 3:34 am

1 Answer from Attorneys

Jimmy L. Verner Jr. Verner & Brumley, P.C.

Re: Is notorization enough in custody agreement?

No. The agreement you propose is not binding. Only a court order is binding. You need to see a lawyer before you go any further with your plans.

Jimmy L. Verner Jr.

Verner & Brumley, P.C.

3131 TurtleCreek Blvd., Suite 1020


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Answered on 3/09/99, 11:32 am


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