Legal Question in Family Law in Washington

Child Support Jurisdiction for a WA case in another state

I was divorced in the State of Washington and am currently paying child support through the State of Washington and fully current. I move to New Jersey a year ago and now my ex-wife is trying to have New Jersey take over the jurisdiction of the child support (and of course collect almost double). What can I do? Is that allowed for a court to transfer jurisdiction to another state?


Asked on 5/31/09, 4:36 pm

3 Answers from Attorneys

Gary Moore Gary Moore Attorney At Law

Re: Child Support Jurisdiction for a WA case in another state

It seems odd because jurisdiction over child support usually arises because the child now resides in New Jersey or there is a problem collecing child support requiring enforcement in New Jersey. This could be a problem if New Jersey requires the payment of more child support than the state of Washington.

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Gary Moore, Esquire

Hackensack, New Jersey

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Answered on 5/31/09, 4:45 pm
Robert Davies The Davies Law Firm, P.A.

Re: Child Support Jurisdiction for a WA case in another state

If your ex actually takes any action in New Jersey, get a good NJ divorce lawyer.

If you would like me to help you, please give me a call; I am in Hackensack (northern New Jersey). My contact information can be obtained from the links below, just click on the Attorney Profile link. Let my secretary know you found me through LawGuru.

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Answered on 6/01/09, 11:04 am
Christopher Steuart IT Forensics, Inc.

Re: Child Support Jurisdiction for a WA case in another state

The Interstate Family Support Act would allow support for modification purposes to be moved to the state where the child is living if neither parent was still living in the state where the child support was established was no longer the residence of any party (parents or child). For enforcement actions (not modification) it can be registered and enforced anywhere the obligor parent is residing.

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Answered on 6/02/09, 4:44 pm


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