Parenting Plan: Legal Validity and Enforcement

Questioner

My ex and I drafted and signed a parenting plan at the time. I also inquired about its validity without the involvement of a lawyer and/or notary. I was told it was legally valid, even though it was a mutual agreement. Now my ex claims otherwise... Was I misinformed, or is it legally valid?

Questioner

Every agreement you enter into together is, in principle, legally valid. No lawyer, notary, or judge is required. You agreed to it, so you both must abide by it. However, while legally valid, it's unenforceable. To compel someone to keep that agreement, it must be recorded by a judge or by a notary in a deed. Since that hasn't happened, it's legally valid but unenforceable. If you still want to enforce it because your ex does not want to cooperate, you will have to do this through the court and you will need a lawyer for that. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact us!

Questioner

Thank you for this clear answer.