The Guidelines set a minimum child support amount of $91.00 per child per month.
Washington has removed the age brackets and child support is now the same amount (for the basic support) regardless of the child's age. Now, parents with children younger than twelve years old, will be able to receive more support than before even if their divorce case was finalized before January 1, 2019.
Self-employed parents must maintain careful records of their income sources and business expenses. These records serve as evidence during child support proceedings. The court may scrutinize bank statements, tax returns and business records to establish a comprehensive financial picture.
To report an instance of tax fraud, please complete the Washington State Tax and License Fraud form or call 360-705-6705.
Parents can agree to waive child support in Washington state once the court approves the agreement, but this is a rare occasion. Child support is a fundamental legal obligation from a parent to a child.
You can't just ignore your legal obligations because both of you agree. That said, if the record is clear that both of you can adequately provide for your child's needs (i.e. you both have steady incomes), then the court is more likely to consider a joint waiver request.