creating our own alimony contract.

[haha123]

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? OK

If my ex-wife and I decide to do the divorce ourselves and type up our own settlement contract, is it legal and binding?

Example: a paralegal is filing our divorce and it pretty much says that we will discuss amongst ourselves for property and alimony.

The plan is to just discuss amongst ourselves and just create a generic document that outlines who owes what. In the worst case scenario, can one of us go back and say that it is not legal and binding and end up having the other party pay add'l support in addition to what was already paid?

If I want to create my own contract, what important info do I need to include to protect me and also her.

[Ohiogal]

Originally Posted by haha123

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? OK

If my ex-wife and I decide to do the divorce ourselves and type up our own settlement contract, is it legal and binding?

Example: a paralegal is filing our divorce and it pretty much says that we will discuss amongst ourselves for property and alimony.

The plan is to just discuss amongst ourselves and just create a generic document that outlines who owes what. In the worst case scenario, can one of us go back and say that it is not legal and binding and end up having the other party pay add'l support in addition to what was already paid?

If I want to create my own contract, what important info do I need to include to protect me and also her.

Hire an attorney to draft this -- not a paralegal. Get it done right.