Legal Question in Family Law in Washington

Re: Child Support Hearing

That result would never have been reached in any court in which I have ever dealt with child support. Its mandatory, not discretionary.

That you are now seeking to modify the order is probably appropriate.

Your bases are that: The previous order works a hardship and that he hasn't done what he promised to do - to support the child. Don't lose the distinction, and present both issues for resolution.

You need to present the court with the previous order, and a financial declaration for you backed up with two years of tax returns and your pay stubs for the last six months, under seal, and a proposed order of child support and supporting worksheets on the correct forms.

So, yes, there is quite a lot you need to present to the judge, and there are a lot of procedural rules you have to follow or your support mod. could wind up being dismissed.

This is a really good case to hire a lawyer to argue for you. The law allows your attorney to request the other party to pay your fees (based on need v ability to pay OR intransigence).

You'd do well to get a good local family law attorney to help you. Hope this helps. Elizabeth Powell