I'm looking to modify child support and I don't know what "substantial change of circumstances' means to the courts?

First, I would use the Washington State "Quick Estimator" (see link below) to determine if the support amount is significantly lessened by your new...

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Can someone tell me where I find the 2015 poverty guidelines for Washington. I would assume this should be in reference to Child

I believe you may be referencing RCW 26.19.065. Please see the link below.

Is unemployment income considered voluntarily underemployed for CS purposes (custodial parent). Also is

Usually "voluntarily underemployed" relates to whether income will be imputed. RCW 26.19.071 outlines standards for determination of...

As far as asking for a continuance goes can a Commissioner continue a hearing 4 weeks? Or is there law it is only 2

The Court has discretion regarding continuances. As the Court has a heavy caseload, Commissioner's work to move matters along expeditiously.

If noncustodial parent is already in contempt by not excessing all visitation, would I be in contempt by stopping a visitation?

You have to comply with the Parenting Plan that is currently in effect until a new Temporary or Final Parenting Plan is signed by the Court. ...

Am I responsible to provide transportation if non custodial parent moved out of state 2 weeks after parent plan was signed?

You are bound by the terms of the Parenting Plan. To change the terms of the Parenting Plan, it must be modified with a new Parenting Plan order.

If a 16 year old lives at home, but works

For your information, I have attached a Washingtonlawhelp.org packet regarding emancipation. Good luck!

Do I have to continue visitation and provide transportation if non custodial parent moved out of state?

My understanding of the question is that a new parenting plan was signed on 07/11/14 and then, without any prior notice, the father moved to Idaho....

Is it legal for my ex to refuse phone calls or e-mails from me about our kids, and force me to snail mail him/her?

Is there language in the Parenting Plan regarding communications between the parties regarding parenting issues? If there is no language...

What do I need to file contempt of divorce decree by myself?

Prevailing in a contempt action can be difficult. I have attached three links for your information. First, is the WashingtonLawHelp.Org packet...