QUESTION
Is an unwitnessed, un-notarized letter legally binding?
Asked on Aug 06th, 2013 on Divorce - California
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My divorce papers state my ex husband must pay me x amount for 6 years (division of assets). I signed a typed letter stating that he no longer has to pay me. It was not witnesses and not notarized. Is the letter legally binding?
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Alternative Dispute Resolution Attorney serving Ventura, CA
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If you signed it, then yes it can be binding.
Answered on Aug 13th, 2013 at 12:20 AM
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It is difficult to tell from your recitation of the facts but the outcome would be in court. Generally if you sign a typewritten paper of your authorship with the intent to be bound it is your agreement and contract. This in this case, however, there is a court order and it may well be that you are not empowered to make the agreement.
Answered on Aug 13th, 2013 at 12:20 AM