Seattle Child Support Lawyers

Washington Child Support & Enforcement Attorneys

There are laws in place to enforce the payment of child support and if a parent fails to pay, regardless of the reason they will be held accountable.  If you have failed to pay child support or are attempting to collect backed child support from your child’s parent, a Seattle Child Custody Lawyer will be able to provide you with superior representation during this time.  Whether you need assistance enforcing child support payments or are experiencing difficulty paying the child support you owe, a family attorney will work hard to resolve the issue. 

Under Washington law, a parent who fails to pay court-ordered child support may be put in jail for failing to obey the law.  Depending on the total amount owed and the specific circumstances of their situation, a non-custodial parent could be sent to jail for up to six months, and will still be responsible for paying the amount due and for future child support payments.  The law does not care why a person fails to pay child support, even if they are unemployed, bankrupt, or even homeless.  If special circumstances make it difficult to pay child support, it is in your best interest to seek a child support modification before you become delinquent in your payments, that way you will not face legal penalties for failing to pay. 

Aggressive Child Support Enforcement

If your child’s parent has failed to pay court-ordered child support, a family lawyer can help.  At our Seattle firm, our attorneys realize how much you and your children depend on child support payments and we will do everything we can to make sure you receive the late payments.  People who fail to pay child support will be held accountable to the fullest extent of the law and our lawyers will do everything in their power to enforce child support. 

Contact a Seattle Child Custody Attorney today if you need help with child support enforcement!