Q: My ex and I have 2 children together. Can we make our own support agreements and then just have it signed by a judge?
We want to have our agreement in writing and officially legal, but we don't want lawyers or a judge deciding FOR us what the child visitation and support payments should be. Is there a way to achieve this so our butts are covered so to speak.?
A: Sure. You can work out your own custody and visitation agreement. You could even try to work out child support. BUT that does not mean a judge has to accept your agreement if it is not within the best interest of the children. There are guidelines that must be followed and if your support deviates too much from the recommend support amount, a judge may not accept your proposal.
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