Yes, the Division of Child Support has very broad authority to place liens like this. Child support agencies have a lot of power, almost as much as...

Do you have a caseworker at the DSHS Division of Child Support? If so, you should call and talk to them about the situation. Typically they would...

A lot of factors could impact the direction you take here. You might be dealing with an emergency that would be a basis for you to go in and get an...

Yes, it's still the controlling order. Such an order is enforced through the Uniform Interstate Family Support Act, Chapter 26.21A RCW. Your...

Legally speaking, you may have committed the crime of bigamy. See RCW 9A.64.010. If you take steps immediately to rectify the situation, I highly...

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Generally, no. Child support is not retroactive in Washington prior to the date of the modification filing. Exceptions exist when parentage is an...

In general, you should still be able to file a motion for contempt. The real question is, what would you like the court to do about the violation?...

In general, SSI disability payments to children do reduce the amount of child support that must be paid (called an offset). But typically you would...

I'm sorry you're experiencing this. Unfortunately, without some language in your divorce decree/parenting plan, you don't have a specific right to...