When a parent fails to pay child support as ordered by the court, it can have serious consequences. In fact, it can have negative impacts on their credit report. If you owe child support, it is important to understand how missing payments could affect your credit as...
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The impact of unpaid support on a parent’s career
Divorce or separation can bring about significant financial changes, especially when it comes to supporting your children. Child support is a central aspect of ensuring your child's well-being, but what happens when child support goes unpaid? It is important for...
How do you modify child support in Washington?
Determining child support payments is an important aspect of divorce or separation cases involving children. In Washington State, the financial well-being of the child takes priority. As circumstances change, the need to modify child support payment amounts may arise....
How does Washington state calculate child support?
Child support helps ensure the well-being of children after a divorce or separation. In Washington State, specific considerations guide the calculation of child support. Understanding how the state determines the amount of child support you may pay or receive allows...
The impact of child support on child custody arrangements
According to the Washington State Department of Social and Health Services, approximately 27% of custodial parents do not receive the full amount of child support owed to them. This raises an important question: how does owing child support affect child custody...
What happens to your child support if you lose your job?
Losing your job is a stressful event, filled with uncertainties and concerns about the future. If you have child support obligations in Washington state, this situation can become even more worrisome. You may wonder about your ability to continue making child support...
Unpaid child support and your Washington license
If you have difficulty paying child support on time because you lost your job or face financial hardships for a different reason, it is crucial to understand the potential penalties that could come up. On top of losing your tax refund, passport and even your freedom,...
Can your ex determine how you spend child support in Washington?
Child support plays a vital role in co-parenting arrangements in Washington. However, questions may arise regarding how the receiving parent can utilize child support payments and whether the ex-spouse has the authority to dictate the spending. This article explores...
What is contempt of court?
When a judge issues an order for you to pay child support, it becomes a formal legal matter. An order from a judge is binding. You must follow that order or face consequences. If you stop paying your child support or otherwise violate the support order, the court...
Can grandparents get child support?
For many reasons, a grandparent may have to step in and take over raising grandchildren. When this happens, it is not entirely on the grandparents to handle all aspects of care for the children. Washington law allows grandparents to seek child support from both...