Hello, I know in Texas that the parties and their attorneys must sign the agreement. There must also be a clause saying it’s not subject to revocation and some other stuff. I’m just trying to see how binding it is before the final order is signed by the judge. Do the terms have to be followed in terms of geographical restriction and visitation? I am scared of the custodial parent taking off again like they did before this agreement. My attorney is working on the final order.
Only if they have filed it with the court. I was pro se and my ex had an attorney. We signed an MSA but since it was signed so close to when our divorce hearing was set, they never actually filed it with the court.
Since the other parent did not follow court orders, nothing should change. Ask your attorney if it would be wise to file a motion for contempt. Judges are not too happy when their orders are not followed.
I doubt anything will change. The other parent failed to follow through with the plan. The judge could decide to give the other parent another chance, and this could not be the final trial.