Legal Question in Family Law in Washington

Is a vague question a question if not forewarned of its vagueness? My concern here is that because you posted this as a family law question that there is more to the story than is being revealed. It is not appropriate to reveal detailed facts, and so I do appreciate the bind that you are in. So let me make a couple of general statements, and let you decide if you want to contact a lawyer or legal aid clinic (free lawyer?) to get more specific advice.

1. Child placement is not a contract like other contracts. Generally, parents can agree to the terms of the parenting plan, but other laws may place limitations (e.g. a convicted sex offender may be prohibited from contact with any minors including his/her own).

2. Child support is not for you to agree on. Child support is for the child, and it is the child's interest that governs. Practically speaking, parties can agree to collect without state involvement, and thus violate what is imposed. Note that generally the State is not voluntarily and affirmatively seeking to impose child support.

3. Agreements without the authority of the court are far less useful than agreements that become court orders.

Despite my initial silly remark, I do wish luck to you. Hopefully, I've raised a couple of issues for you to consider. If you have questions and cannot afford an attorney call the local bar association to see if there are any free legal clinics - just in case.