Child Support Agreement

CHILD SUPPORT AGREEMENT

This Child Support Agreement (the Agreement) is entered into as of by and between Parent A (Obligor): , whose mailing address is , and Parent B (Recipient): , whose mailing address is . Parent A and Parent B are sometimes collectively referred to in this Agreement as the Parties and individually as a Party.

RECITALS

WHEREAS, Parent A and Parent B are the biological/legal parents of the minor child(ren) listed below; and

WHEREAS, the Parties desire to set forth their agreement regarding the financial support, health care coverage, educational expenses, and other matters relating to the care of the child(ren); and

WHEREAS, the Parties intend for this Agreement to be a binding contractual obligation, enforceable in a court of competent jurisdiction in accordance with its terms.

NOW, THEREFORE

In consideration of the mutual covenants set forth herein and for other good and valuable consideration, the Parties agree as follows:

1. DEFINITIONS

For purposes of this Agreement, the following terms have the meanings set forth below: "Child(ren)" means the minor child(ren) of the Parties as identified in Section 2; "Support Payment" means the recurring monetary payment described in Section 4; "Extraordinary Expenses" means unreimbursed expenses for medical care, education, and other items set forth in Section 6.

2. CHILD(REN)

The Parties acknowledge that the following child(ren) are the subject of this Agreement:

3. PARENTAGE

The Parties represent and warrant that they are the legal parents of the child(ren) identified in Section 2 and that no other person has been adjudicated as the legal obligor for child support for such child(ren) other than as disclosed in writing to the other Party.

4. AMOUNT AND METHOD OF SUPPORT

Parent A shall pay to Parent B the sum of $ per as child support (Support Payment). Payments shall commence on and continue until termination as provided herein.

Method of payment (select applicable):
Bank transfer / ACH Wage garnishment Check or money order Other:

5. DUE DATE, LATE PAYMENT, AND ACCOUNTING

Support Payments are due on the day of each payment period. Any payment not received within days after the due date shall accrue interest at the rate of or the maximum lawful rate, whichever is less.

6. HEALTH INSURANCE AND MEDICAL EXPENSES

Parent A shall maintain health insurance covering the child(ren) if such coverage is available at reasonable cost through Parent A's employment. The Parties shall share uninsured, reasonable medical, dental, optical, and mental health expenses as follows: Parent A and Parent B , unless otherwise agreed in writing.

7. EDUCATIONAL AND EXTRAORDINARY EXPENSES

The Parties agree to share responsibility for reasonable educational, extracurricular, childcare, and other extraordinary expenses for the child(ren) as follows: Parent A and Parent B . Prior approval shall be obtained for any expense in excess of $ unless in an emergency.

8. TAXES AND DEPENDENCY EXEMPTIONS

Unless otherwise required by law, the Parties shall cooperate in claiming tax benefits related to the child(ren). For the calendar year(s) of , Parent A shall claim the dependency exemption: Yes No. The Parties will execute any documents reasonably necessary to effectuate this provision.

9. MODIFICATION

This Agreement may be modified only by a written instrument signed by both Parties or by order of a court of competent jurisdiction. A material change in circumstance, including but not limited to substantial changes in income, employment, or the needs of the child(ren), shall be grounds for seeking modification.

10. ENFORCEMENT AND ARREARS

If Parent A fails to make Support Payments as required, Parent B may pursue enforcement remedies available under applicable law, including wage garnishment, income execution, contempt proceedings, and recovery of arrears, interest, and reasonable attorneys' fees and costs incurred in enforcement.

11. TERMINATION

Support Payments shall terminate upon the earliest of the following: (a) emancipation or attainment of majority by the child(ren) in accordance with applicable law; (b) as otherwise ordered by a court of competent jurisdiction; or (c) as agreed in writing by the Parties.

12. NOTICES

Any notice required or permitted under this Agreement shall be in writing and delivered personally, by certified mail (return receipt requested), or by nationally recognized overnight courier to the addresses set forth below, or to such other address as a Party may designate in writing.

13. WAIVER, AMENDMENT, AND SEVERABILITY

No waiver of any breach or default hereunder shall constitute a waiver of any other breach or default. This Agreement may be amended only by a written instrument signed by both Parties. If any provision of this Agreement is held invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

14. GOVERNING LAW

This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the state of , without regard to its conflict of law principles.

15. ENTIRE AGREEMENT

This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the Parties with respect to its subject matter and supersedes all prior negotiations, understandings, and agreements between the Parties relating to child support for the child(ren).

16. COUNTERPARTS

This Agreement may be executed in counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original and all of which together shall constitute one and the same instrument. Signatures transmitted by electronic means shall be binding.

17. REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

Each Party represents and warrants that they have full authority to enter into this Agreement, that they understand its terms, and that they enter into it voluntarily and without coercion. Each Party further certifies that the information provided in this Agreement is true and correct to the best of their knowledge.

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