Legal Question in Family Law in Washington

OK I am currently receiving child support via support enforcement in Washington state. The NCP asked for it to be lowered and has filed with the court. During the first court appearance the judge order a continuance. in the last two weeks since the first court date I have not only recieved the expected amount of Money, but also two much larger amounts that have been applied to the arrears exactly 1 week apart, I have a feeling the the NCP has another employment. When I call up support Enforcement all that they will tell me is that it comes from a confidential source. What I need to know is whether or not I have a right to that information. I have requested copies of all payment to show to the judge to support my belief of a second income however I have no physical proof.

Thank you,


Asked on 10/26/11, 6:13 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Amir John Showrai The Pacific Law Firm, PLLC

If the noncustodial parent has filed a petition to modify or just the child support order, after you file your response to that petition, you should try to get help drafting discovery documents. Discovery is where you can ask the other side to answer questions that you have and to produce documents that you request. So for example, in discovery you would write an interrogatory and ask what is the source of funds for all payments made for child support and back child support.

You can also ask the noncustodial parent to produce documentation showing the source of all payments made. This may not help you for a temporary hearing, but it will help you come the time of the trial. You should merely ask that the Commissioner who hears the temporary child support order motion notes in the temporary child support order that whatever figures are entered on a temporary basis, the issue of what child support will be in a final order is reserved and retroactive to the date of filing of the petition by the noncustodial.

Best of luck to you,

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Answered on 10/27/11, 4:45 am


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