Child support

General information

Child support is often part of a family law case. If you are seeking child support, you would do so as part of your divorce, parentage, or other case.

Clark County's Family Court Facilitator program provides assistance to individuals who are representing themselves in matters dealing with many family law issues. The facilitator is available for in-person assistance by appointment for a fee.

Forms and instructions

Washington State's official mandatory pattern forms for child support can be found on the State Court website.

Washington LawHelp has:

Instructions and checklists of forms for family law cases that might include child support can be found on the Family Court Facilitator's family law instructions page.

Additional resources

From the Washington State Department of Social and Health Services:

From Washington LawHelp:

Free eBooks about child custody and support and other family law topics

 
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