The formal legal process to file for child support in Washington requires the court approval of several important forms.
Filing for a child support order begins with filling out the Child Support Schedule Worksheet which includes financial information of both parents and expenses of the child/children.
The information provided will be used by the courts to determine the child support order and amount to be paid by the parent(s). The option to file forms for a temporary child support order is available for both divorced or unmarried parents while the motion to adjust child support order is pending.
In Washington state, child support orders have the potential to be reviewed and modified every two years.
If you have experienced a substantial change in circumstances which impacts your ability to fulfill your child support obligation, filling out the Petition to Modify Child Support Order form can provide the courts with information to consider a modification of child support payments.
Below are links to the family law court forms used to file child support and custody orders in Washington state courts:
Motion to Adjust Child Support Order
Child Support Schedule Worksheet
Sealed Financial Source Documents (Cover Sheet)
Attachment for Residential Split Adjustment
Proof of Mailing or Hand Delivery
Order on Motion to Adjust Child Support Order
Summons: Petition to Modify Child Support Order
Petition to Modify Child Support Order
Attachment to Confidential Information Form
Response to Petition to Modify Child Support Order
Motion to Allow Testimony About Modifying Child Support
Response to Motion to Allow Testimony
Order on Motion to Allow Testimony
Final Order and Findings on Petition to Modify Child Support Order
Motion for Temporary Family Law Order and Restraining Order
Motion for Temporary Family Law Order and Restraining Order
Request to Register Out-of-State Custody Order
Notice of Registration of Out-of-State Custody Order
Motion to Dismiss Registration of Out-of-State Custody Order
Petition to Enforce Out-of-State Custody Order
Final Order on Petition to Enforce Out-of-State Custody Order
Order to Go to Court For Out-of-State Custody Order
Washington State Child Support Schedule
Washington State Court Forms: All Categories
If you are looking for more information on modifying a child support order, read more on how to modify child support payments from our experienced Washington family law attorneys.
For professional legal assistance with filing a child support order in Washington, contact our Spokane child support lawyers.
With over 40 years of experience handling family law cases in Washington, the attorneys at Twyford Law Office can assist with your child support case and provide expert legal advice through the process.
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