Can I ask the state or court to settle back child support for a lump sum in child support modification papers in Vancouver, WA?

Short answer: no. Sure it is possible to offer, but they have no reason to accept. Child support cannot be modified retroactively (see RCW...

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If I have achild on the way,do I have to wait to modify my child support?

It seems like there is some confusion about the situation here--the question sounds like you are the mother, and so Mr. Clement would be correct...

I have a son is 16 in May and wants to come live with me in MD. He lives in NV

I'm not sure why this question is being posed to Washington lawyers, as it doesn't sound like anyone involved lives here. Family law varies by...

What is the point of finding someone in Contempt of Court?

A finding of contempt can be a way to get the court to compel compliance (for instance, by fining you for each day the contempt continues), to...

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Can I change my kids names without the consent of the father?

In Washington the answer would be no, you would have to notify him and if he objects, a judge would make the decision. Here's some info...

You can file for contempt (info: http://www.washingtonlawhelp.org/resource/contempt-of-court-in-a-family-law-case-the-ba?ref=MtY08), or you can...

How do I file a Request for Discovery in a Child Support case in Washingotn State?

Who asked you for paystubs? Ask them for hers. Unless she is representing herself, you shouldn't be sending her anything--either go through DCS...

Can I file for full custody due to willful abandonment?

The father is correct that he has a right to petition for a parenting plan that will allow him to reestablish a relationship with his son, though...

I am in divorce processing in Washington. We have married 10 years. He bought house before marriage.

Generally, anything owned by one spouse prior to the marriage continues to be separate property, and separate property is usually awarded in a...

I am wondering if I need a parenting plan/child support in place. We were unmarried and I am raising my son alone.

Child support is your son's right, and you do not need to have a parenting plan in order to get child support. DCS can help you establish...

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