If I signed a notorized document with my ex-husband that child support will stop when our son turns 18, will that hold up in court?
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If I signed a notorized document with my ex-husband that child support will stop when our son turns 18, will that hold up in court?
Asked on March 27, 2012 under Family Law, Texas
Answers:
Patricia F. Bushman / Bushman & DuBose, LLC
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
Is there already a Court order? It is against the policy of the State of Texas to make agreements about kids, and they can't change a Court Order. If there is no state money (reimbursement for welfare or medicaid) then there is a chance no one will file an enforcement, and it won't be a problem. The money is considered to belong to the kids, not the parents, so if an enforcement is filed, there might be trouble. There might be a couple of other ways to get around the problem if necessary.
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