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  1. 10-29-2011, 05:15 PM #1
    mre0609
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    Child Support in Separation Agreement

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

    HELP! I signed a separation agreement with my husband and the agreement stated that I would request no child support. Our son is 11 years old and we agreed to 50/50 custody in the agreement. My husband kicked me out of our home and moved another woman in, so I am currently having to live with a family member and I am currently laid off from my job only drawing
    $800/month unemployment. My husband makes around $3000/month. I now realize that there is no way I can support my son and pay for half of everything he needs. Can I file for child support even though I signed the agreement? Or would I be in breach of contract?

    If anyone has any advice I would appreciate it!

    I know I was STUPID for signing this agreement, but he was so controlling over me I was afraid not to (I know that is no excuse).
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  3. 10-29-2011, 06:06 PM #2
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    Quote Originally Posted by mre0609 View Post
    What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? VA

    HELP! I signed a separation agreement with my husband and the agreement stated that I would request no child support. Our son is 11 years old and we agreed to 50/50 custody in the agreement. My husband kicked me out of our home and moved another woman in, so I am currently having to live with a family member and I am currently laid off from my job only drawing
    $800/month unemployment. My husband makes around $3000/month. I now realize that there is no way I can support my son and pay for half of everything he needs. Can I file for child support even though I signed the agreement? Or would I be in breach of contract?

    If anyone has any advice I would appreciate it!

    I know I was STUPID for signing this agreement, but he was so controlling over me I was afraid not to (I know that is no excuse).
    How long ago did you sign the agreement?...and has it been signed off on by the judge yet?
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  4. 10-29-2011, 06:25 PM #3
    mre0609
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    I signed it back in August. Not sure if a judge has signed off on it, I didn't know that a judge would sign off.
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  5. 10-29-2011, 07:03 PM #4
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    I do not think a judge would allow you to sign away your sons right to receive support, in spite of what you agreed to.
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