father is in jail, is the wife of the jailed father responsible for child support under WA state child support laws

child support,: If a father is incarcerated is it the wife's responsiblity to pay child support for his child of another womens? - Is this your question? Add additional information
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Josephine C Townsend

Josephine C Townsend

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No, but if dad is in jail, he should have an attorney file for a reduction in his child support. the law allows for a reduction to $25. per month when something like this happens. That way his arrearages do not continue to accrue at the higher rate while he is in jail.
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