Washington Child

In Washington State, child support is paid until the child either turns 18 or graduates High School,whichever occurs later.

Under Washington law, for child support orders and arrearage judgments entered after July 23, 1989, you have ten years from the date that the youngest child covered by the order turns 18 years of age.

By Phone -- Using your DCS case number and your Social Security number, call 1-800-442-KIDS. You can find out: How much DCS received.

Washington Connection offers a fast and easy way for families and individuals to apply for a variety of services such as Food, Cash, Child Care, Long-Term Care, and Medicare Savings Programs. Individuals that are age 65 or older, blind or disabled may also apply for medical assistance.

For your convenience, DCS offers Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) options for paying child support. A noncustodial parent can register and make payments using the Division of Child Support Internet Payment Service. To register or view an online demonstration, visit our web site at https://secure.dshs.wa.gov/.

Normally, how long a parent has to pay child support in Washington state is until the child reaches 18 years of age, or graduates from high school. There are other extraordinary situations in which child support payments may end prematurely.

By Phone -- Using your DCS case number and your Social Security number, call 1-800-442-KIDS.

Based on the child support schedule, they must cover a total of $220 in child support per month. If Parent A contributes 60% of the combined income (or $600 per month), then this parent will pay 60% of the total child support, or $132 per month.

The age of majority in BC is 19 and in Alberta it is 18. When a child continues with schooling and attends post-secondary education (university, college, trade school, etc.), the obligation to support that child often continues, as that child may still be a child for the purposes of child support payment.