What does it mean to file a motion for non custodial parent to be held contempt to court?

It is probably not a good idea to try to do this yourself. Contempt has to be done by an order to show cause. This means that you start with a...

I feel that it is subject to garnishment. However, it should not be counted as income for purposes of calculating child support, because it is...

Child support arrears and modification

I hate to be the bearer of bad news. However, in Washington, as each month's child support comes due and is unpaid, it becomes a judgment. As...

How to file divorce with missing spouse?

I agree with Brian. The court is going to require that you prove that you made a suitable effort to find and personally serve your spouse. Once...

How do I modify a child support order to include the college years?

You are going to have to file a petition for post-secondary support. Further, you are going to have to do it before the basic support ends. If...

How do I get my children's father to pay child support?

I agree with Brian. Your best choice appears to be bring a contempt against the father for not paying his support in a timely manner. It is...

If my son tries to appeal to the court to not have to go to his Dad's anymore will this affect getting child support for him?

Without more, there is almost no chance that the court will change the parenting arrangements based on the wants of a teenager. Further, because...

Would you recommend waiving the statute of limitations for child support to collect arrears in exchange for a lower payment?

I don't know that I can recommend either without knowing a lot more about your situation. If you want to wave the statute to get lower payments,...

Yes. You can file on your own, without an attorney. It may not be the wisest thing to do, but everyone has the right to represent themselves if...

I moved to washington with the father of my son. He is not on the birth certificate can I move out of state?

I agree with Dave. Having an alleged father's name on a birth certificate doesn't mean much. If the two of you were never married, and if there...