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Can a parent ask for an accounting of child support under WA or AL family law rules

Asked over 3 years ago - Tacoma, WA
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I have noticed that very little of my child support goes to my children. They come to see me in tight,dirty clothes and shoes that should have been tossed long ago. They only shower once a week and smell terrible. It breaks my heart . Will they ever pass laws like in Alaska where the parent must account for the spending of child support.

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Answered over 3 years ago. Child Support Lawyer in Seattle, WA.
The order of child support has a specific provision allowing you to request an accounting of the custodial parent. I would send a letter to her by certified mail asking for the accounting. If she refuses, you would then file a motion to have her show cause why she should not be required to provide the accounting.
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