Legal Question in Family Law in Washington

motion for modification child support

Ex husband just got out of prison was divorced while he was in prison due to circumstances child support set at $25 he has a job now good income, he has over $30,000 in debt for criminal lawyer, he has a lien on my house threw the divorce. I have low income job, I have house with alot of equity I also have substantial amount of money in savings account. I want to put in a motion for modification of child support.What effect does the fact that he is in considerable debt and I have assests have on a modification or is it based more on his income? He has no visitation with the child there is a permanent no contact order against him.


Asked on 3/10/09, 1:00 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Christopher Steuart IT Forensics, Inc.

Re: motion for modification child support

Even if he has debts, child support will take priority over them. An adjustment based on change of circumstances is appropriate.

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Answered on 3/10/09, 10:43 pm


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