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The state of Washington determines child support by using a specific formula. The courts base this formula on your current financial situation. However, your life changes. Will that change impact your child support payments? Court orders Your child support will not...
The loss of a job, an unexpected injury or illness, and any other number of factors may cause you to fall behind on child support, even though you want to provide for your child. As a consequence of failing to make your court-ordered payments, however, the state’s...
Determining how to allocate child support payments is often one of the most worrisome aspects of the divorce process for both custodial and noncustodial parents. Washington law has guidelines and exceptions for child support that are specific to the state. Learning...
As a parent facing divorce, one of your biggest concerns likely is the amount of monthly child support you will receive or have to pay. In Washington, as in all other states, both parents have the obligation to support their children. In cases of divorce, the...
A state attorney general's office in another state says it is ready to prosecute three cases involving fathers who are accused of failing in their court-ordered responsibilities to financially provide for their children. Each of the three men has been arrested and...
Washington parents who divorce often encounter challenges regarding child-related issues, such as custody, financial support or other family matters. Those whose goal is to develop an amicable co-parent relationship may want to follow the example of numerous Hollywood...
Going through divorce is never easy, especially as a parent. As a noncustodial parent, numerous challenges may arise regarding visitation or a custody agreement, as well as child support payments. If co-parents disagree, the court will step in to resolve the issues at...
As many Washington parents have experienced, any number of life changes may occur after a divorce that affect a parent's ability to adhere to the terms of an existing court order. For instance, a parent paying child support might have a change in income that makes his...
Many Washington parents are currently adapting to post-divorce lifestyles with their children. In situations where co-parents agreed to certain plans regarding custody, visitation or child support, the court expects both parties to fully adhere to the terms of the...
If you recently got divorced and also happen to be a parent, issues regarding your children were likely discussed, and court decisions were made (or approvals granted) in conjunction with your co-parenting plan. You may also have an existing court order regarding...
