Q: Do custody agreements between parents have to go though the PA family court system to be legally binding?
We are not married, and there are no issues with custody arrangements at this time. There will need to be a support agreement in place, however. Will not having a court authorized custody agreement cause a problem with child support?
A: Custody and support agreements need to be entered as court orders to be enforceable. However, assuming neither parent disputes the terms of the custody agreement, the fact that it's not been entered as court order should not cause an issue with the support case.
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