No. ICS agreements are voluntary and informal. They do not replace or override any court orders. ICS provides documentation tools—not legal enforcement.
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Our Purpose
This solution was created for parents and guardians who can openly communicate about their children’s needs and welfare—without immediately turning to the courts. Even for families that already have a court-ordered child support agreement, this platform serves as an invaluable tool to document, organize, and streamline all support-related matters between both parties.
How it Works
InformalChildSupport.com empowers users to create their own informal agreements tailored to their family’s unique circumstances. Agreements can include:
- The length of the agreement
- Monthly payment amounts
- Due dates
- Specific details on what each payment covers
- Additional stipulations to ensure clarity and reduce stress
- Izzy — Your AI Platform Assistant - Get AI-powered guidance to navigate the platform, understand its features, and organize your co-parenting documentation.
- Visitation & Custody Calendar – Track schedules, family events, and important tasks.
- Support Tracker – Record both financial payments and non-monetary contributions.
- Incident Log – Document issues or altercations that may arise.
- Family Bulletin Board – Post updates, reminders, or general announcements to a shared space visible to both parents.
- Izzy- AI-Assisted Communication – AI-powered writing support that helps you express co-parenting messages clearly and constructively while preserving your meaning and voice.
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Saving Lives & Families
Our Mission
Our goal is simple. Help families create and follow through on their own agreements, keeping them out of the court system whenever possible.
InformalChildSupport.com was born from a deeply personal understanding of how child support disputes can lead to tragedy, misunderstanding, and heartbreak. Our founders have seen firsthand the despair that can result from agreements gone wrong. While this platform may not be the solution for everyone, our mission is clear—if even one family is spared the loss and pain often caused by an agreement that has gone wrong, then this vision has succeeded.
Remember! Make your own agreement before the court makes it for you!
InformalChildSupport.com was born from a deeply personal understanding of how child support disputes can lead to tragedy, misunderstanding, and heartbreak. Our founders have seen firsthand the despair that can result from agreements gone wrong. While this platform may not be the solution for everyone, our mission is clear—if even one family is spared the loss and pain often caused by an agreement that has gone wrong, then this vision has succeeded.
Remember! Make your own agreement before the court makes it for you!
Review Our Frequently Asked Questions.
FAQs
- Is an ICS agreement the same as a court-ordered child support arrangement?
- How can InformalChildSupport.com work for me?
- Can agreements be changed later?
- Does ICS handle or process informal support payments?
- Can I track and document payment history?
- Is my information secure?
- Is my account anonymous, and does ICS have access to my family’s information?
- Do both co-parents need to create an account to use ICS?
- What if the other parent doesn’t agree to use ICS?
- Does ICS provide legal advice or connect me to a lawyer?
- Can I use ICS if I already have a court-ordered support agreement?
- What happens to my data if I stop using ICS?
- Can I use ICS on my phone or tablet?
- What happens when a parent stops paying?
- What happens if something goes wrong — how much are you responsible for?