How can you draw up a child support contract yourself?

Questioner

I recently made and signed a contract at home in which I state that I do not want child support or spousal support and that I waive it… Is that valid?

Lawyer

You can waive spousal support, because that is for yourself. Not child support, that is for the care of your child. A contract that waives child support is therefore null and void. See a detailed explanation on this link: https://akfamilierecht050.nl/blog/mag-een-ouder-afzien-van-betaling-kinderalimentatie-is-kinderalimentatie-verplicht/ As parents of a minor child, you are required to make agreements in a parenting plan when you are separated. This must include agreements on the division of the costs of the child (or children). You cannot waive child support, because this is required by law. It is wise to have the amount of child support calculated. There are standards for this. Feel free to contact me for more information or a calculation.