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What happens to custody agreement if my boyfriend and I get married?
Asked on Mar 01st, 2014 on Child Custody - Nebraska
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My boyfriend and I had custody papers drawn up when we split up back in June but we have been back together since July and are getting married this month. Will the custody papers still be valid if we are married or do they become void?
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It becomes void under Minnesota law as your boyfriend assumes marital custody over the child you have together.
Answered on Mar 10th, 2014 at 7:28 AM
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You say the papers are "drawn up" but that doesn't clearly tell me whether they are filed and court ordered. If there is a Court Order, you will need to notify the Court that you are married. If there is not a court order, all you have is an informal agreement. You can tear those papers up once you get married as the marriage makes them void.
Answered on Mar 04th, 2014 at 4:17 PM
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There are no "custody papers" in Washington. If you mean the court entered a parenting plan, you can either leave it in place or do a motion and agreed order to strike the plan starting on the date of your wedding.
Answered on Mar 04th, 2014 at 4:17 PM
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Technically they are still in effect, especially if there is child support owing or payable. You really ought to go to court and get the order terminated.
Answered on Mar 04th, 2014 at 4:16 PM
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Once you are married, any previous agreements would become void.
Answered on Mar 04th, 2014 at 4:08 PM