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Envision Family Law provides experienced, dependable guidance to families facing a variety of family law concerns. No one issue has the potential for difficulty and dispute as that of a child support matter. With our dedication and detailed understanding of Washington child support law, you can find the answer to the question you are seeking.
The state of Washington maintains an equation that dictates how much a parent may pay. This equation utilizes a complex worksheet that considers income streams – for both parents – liabilities and unique situations with each child, such as educational needs and child-care expenses.
Yes. As your kids age, their needs will change, and as those needs change, so too will the payment amounts change. However, keep in mind not all child support payment changes will make the payment go down. Sometimes a new situation requires a more significant investment from the parents.
Child support payments end once the child has “aged out.” That generally means child support stops once the child turns 18. However, if your child support payment was part of a court order, it may continue. Additionally, in some cases, you may continue paying for some costs such as schooling or additional support for medical care.
As with other modifications to support payments, if your situation has vastly changed, that should be part of a new calculation. If you, for instance, had to take a much lower-paying position, you likely might have to pay less in child support. If the custody situation changes, you may end up paying less as well.
Ultimately, the child support payment amounts may not be under your direct control, but you can maintain some influence with skilled representation.
With 30 years of experience in family law, Jason Benjamin has handled more than 1,000 child custody cases and regularly takes on complex, high-conflict matters involving emergency custody orders, domestic violence, restraining orders, mental health concerns, and substance abuse issues. Jason brings decades of courtroom experience to challenging family law disputes and is committed to protecting families during some of the most difficult moments of their lives. He is known for taking decisive action, building strong legal strategies, and advocating aggressively when the stakes are highest.
This page has been written and reviewed by the Envision Family Law team in accordance with our editorial guidelines.
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