Child Support
Child support is an ongoing financial responsibility intended to help provide for a child’s basic needs, including food, housing, clothing, healthcare, and other necessary expenses.
At Clifftop Law, our Seattle and Snohomish County family law attorneys help parents understand Washington’s child support requirements and work to ensure support is calculated appropriately.
How Is Child Support Calculated?
Washington uses a statewide child support schedule to determine a presumptive support amount based on factors such as the parents’ incomes and the number of children. Other circumstances, including residential time and existing support obligations, may also affect the final amount.
Accurate financial information is important when calculating support. Relevant documents may include tax returns, pay stubs, W-2s, 1099s, benefit records, healthcare expenses, and documentation of other support obligations.
How Clifftop Law Can Help
Whether you are seeking child support, responding to a support request, or dealing with an existing support order, our attorneys can help you understand your options and protect your interests.
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