The Basics (11)
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Child Support and License Suspension
DCS may suspend licenses of parents who are behind in their child support payments. The law allows DCS to suspend any license issued by the State of Washington, including drivers' licenses, hunting licenses, fishing licenses, professional licenses and contractor or occupational licenses. This explains your rights and obligations under the law. #3809EN Read More
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Child Support Conference Boards
A Conference Board is a way to resolve disputes about how the Division of Child Support (DCS) works your case. Read More
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Child Support Quick Estimator and Calculator for WA State
Figure out a quick estimate or use the calculator to help you create a set of Washington State Child Support Schedule Worksheets. Worksheets are required when you are involved in the entry of a child support order. Read More
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Coronavirus (COVID-19): Tips for Phone and Video Hearings
How to get ready for and conduct yourself during a remote hearing (conducted over the phone or by video-conference). #9961EN Read More
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COVID-19 and Child Support in Washington State
If you're having trouble paying child support because you lost your job due to the pandemic, read this. #3283EN Read More
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Dealing with DCS: English is not my Native Language
Information about your rights to interpretation and translation services through DCS. Read More
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Do You Owe Child Support?
General information about how child support is set and your obligation to pay child support. #3810EN Read More
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How Can I Collect Child Support?
Learn how the Division of Child Support (DCS), whose services are free, can help you set and collect child support. There is a locator service to help find parents who owe support. #3812EN Read More
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How is Child Support Set?
An explanation of Washington State’s child support laws and how child support is set. We go over key parts of the state Child Support Schedule. #3816EN Read More
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Immigration Status and Court Hearings in Washington State
Questions and answers about when and how the court can ask about your immigration status. #8110EN Read More
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Washington State Self-Support Reserve
Basic subsistence limitation chart for determining amount necessary to provide for basic needs. The amounts are adjusted annually. Read More
Change Your Child Support Order (1)
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Change Your Child Support Court Order
Questions and answers about the laws that apply to changing a Washington State Child Support court order or responding to a proposed change. #3814EN Read More
Child Support Adjustment Self-Help Packets (2)
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File a Motion to Adjust a Child Support Order
Blank forms to print and fill out on your own, with how-to instructions for completing and filing. You may only file this motion in limited cases. Read the instructions carefully. Make sure this is the right packet for you. Packet #3221EN. Read More
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Respond to a Motion to Adjust a Child Support Court Order
Blank forms to print and fill out on your own, with how-to instructions for completing and filing. This will help you file your response to the motion, ask the court for what you want, and prepare for your hearing. Packet #3223EN. Read More
Child Support Modification Self-Help Packets (3)
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File a Petition to Modify a Child Support Court Order
Blank forms to print and fill out on your own, with how-to instructions for completing and filing. Before using this packet, ask your county's Family Law Facilitator or Court Clerk if they have their own packet. If so, use theirs instead. Packet #3224EN Read More
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Finalize a Modification of a Child Support Court Order
Blank forms to print and fill out on your own, with how-to instructions for completing and filing. You can use this packet whether you filed or responded to the petition. Packet #3229EN. Read More
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Respond to a Petition to Modify a Child Support Court Order
Blank forms to print and fill out on your own, with how-to instructions for completing and filing. Do not use this if you are served with a petition to modify an administrative child support order. If you are served with a petition asking a Washington Court to modify a support order from another state, talk to a lawyer before using this packet. Packet #3228EN Read More
Getting Child Support (2)
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Getting Child Support after High School
Find out when and how to change your child support order to include post-secondary educational support making one or both parents responsible to pay for the child's educational expenses beyond high school. #3818EN Read More
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How Can I Collect Child Support?
Learn how the Division of Child Support (DCS), whose services are free, can help you set and collect child support. There is a locator service to help find parents who owe support. #3812EN Read More
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- Spanish / Español
Owing Child Support (2)
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Child Support and License Suspension
DCS may suspend licenses of parents who are behind in their child support payments. The law allows DCS to suspend any license issued by the State of Washington, including drivers' licenses, hunting licenses, fishing licenses, professional licenses and contractor or occupational licenses. This explains your rights and obligations under the law. #3809EN Read More
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- Spanish / Español
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Do You Owe Child Support?
General information about how child support is set and your obligation to pay child support. #3810EN Read More
- Read this in:
- Spanish / Español
Serving Papers (1)
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Serving Papers on the State
Blank forms to print and fill out on your own, with how-to instructions for completing and filing. If you, the other parent, or the children receive public assistance, use this packet to notify the State when you set or change child support. #3218EN Read More
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