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WA Rev Code § 26.16.250 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 26 - Domestic Relations|Chapter 26.16 - Rights and Liabilities—Community Property.|26.16.250 - Quasi-community property—Characterization limited to determination of disposition at death—Waiver by written agreement.

RCW 26.16.250 Quasi-community property—Characterization limited to determination of disposition at death—Waiver by written agreement.The characterization of property as quasi-community property under this chapter shall be effective solely for the purpose of determining the disposition of such property at the time of a death, and such characterization shall not affect the rights of the decedent's creditors. For all other purposes property characterized as quasi-community property under this chapter shall be characterized without regard to the provisions of this chapter. Both spouses or both domestic partners may waive, modify, or relinquish any quasi-community property right granted or created by this chapter by signed written agreement, wherever executed, before or after June 11, 1986, including without limitation, community property agreements, prenuptial and postnuptial agreements, or agreements as to status of property.[ 2008 c 6 § 623; 1988 c 34 § 4; 1986 c 72 § 4.]NOTES:Part headings not law—Severability—2008 c 6: See RCW 26.60.900 and 26.60.901.
WA Rev Code § 26.18.010 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 26 - Domestic Relations|Chapter 26.18 - Child Support Enforcement.|26.18.010 - Legislative findings.

RCW 26.18.010 Legislative findings.The legislature finds that there is an urgent need for vigorous enforcement of child support and maintenance obligations, and that stronger and more efficient statutory remedies need to be established to supplement and complement the remedies provided in chapters 26.09, 26.21A, 26.26A, 26.26B, 74.20, and 74.20A RCW.[ 2019 c 46 § 5024; 2008 c 6 § 1026; 1993 c 426 § 1; 1984 c 260 § 1.]NOTES:Part headings not law—Severability—2008 c 6: See RCW 26.60.900 and 26.60.901.
WA Rev Code § 26.18.030 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 26 - Domestic Relations|Chapter 26.18 - Child Support Enforcement.|26.18.030 - Application—Liberal construction.

RCW 26.18.030 Application—Liberal construction.(1) The remedies provided in this chapter are in addition to, and not in substitution for, any other remedies provided by law.(2) This chapter applies to any dependent child, whether born before or after June 7, 1984, and regardless of the past or current marital status or domestic partnership status of the parents, and to a spouse or former spouse or domestic partner or former domestic partner.(3) This chapter shall be liberally construed to assure that all dependent children are adequately supported.[ 2008 c 6 § 1028; 1993 c 426 § 3; 1984 c 260 § 3.]NOTES:Part headings not law—Severability—2008 c 6: See RCW 26.60.900 and 26.60.901.
WA Rev Code § 26.18.035 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 26 - Domestic Relations|Chapter 26.18 - Child Support Enforcement.|26.18.035 - Other civil and criminal remedies applicable.

RCW 26.18.035 Other civil and criminal remedies applicable.Nothing in this chapter limits the authority of the attorney general or prosecuting attorney to use any and all civil and criminal remedies to enforce child support obligations regardless of whether or not the custodial parent receives public assistance payments.[ 1984 c 260 § 24.]
WA Rev Code § 26.18.040 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 26 - Domestic Relations|Chapter 26.18 - Child Support Enforcement.|26.18.040 - Support or maintenance proceedings.

RCW 26.18.040 Support or maintenance proceedings.(1) A proceeding to enforce a duty of support or maintenance is commenced:(a) By filing a petition for an original action; or(b) By motion in an existing action or under an existing cause number.(2) Venue for the action is in the superior court of the county where the dependent child resides or is present, where the obligor or obligee resides, or where the prior support or maintenance order was entered. The petition or motion may be filed by the obligee, the state, or any agency providing care or support to the dependent child. A filing fee shall not be assessed in cases brought on behalf of the state of Washington.(3) The court retains continuing jurisdiction under this chapter until all duties of either support or maintenance, or both, of the obligor, including arrearages, have been satisfied.[ 2008 c 6 § 1029; 1993 c 426 § 4; 1984 c 260 § 4.]NOTES:Part headings not law—Severability—2008 c 6: See RCW 26.60.900 and 26.60.901.
WA Rev Code § 26.18.050 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 26 - Domestic Relations|Chapter 26.18 - Child Support Enforcement.|26.18.050 - Failure to comply with support or maintenance order—Contempt action—Order to show cause—Bench warrant—Continuing jurisdiction.

RCW 26.18.050 Failure to comply with support or maintenance order—Contempt action—Order to show cause—Bench warrant—Continuing jurisdiction.(1) If an obligor fails to comply with a support or maintenance order, a petition or motion may be filed without notice under RCW 26.18.040 to initiate a contempt action as provided in chapter 7.21 RCW. If the court finds there is reasonable cause to believe the obligor has failed to comply with a support or maintenance order, the court may issue an order to show cause requiring the obligor to appear at a certain time and place for a hearing, at which time the obligor may appear to show cause why the relief requested should not be granted. A copy of the petition or motion shall be served on the obligor along with the order to show cause.(2) Service of the order to show cause shall be by personal service, or in the manner provided in the civil rules of superior court or applicable statute.(3) If the order to show cause served upon the obligor included a warning that an arrest warrant could be issued for failure to appear, the court may issue a bench warrant for the arrest of the obligor if the obligor fails to appear on the return date provided in the order.(4) If the obligor contends at the hearing that he or she lacked the means to comply with the support or maintenance order, the obligor shall establish that he or she exercised due diligence in seeking employment, in conserving assets, or otherwise in rendering himself or herself able to comply with the court's order.(5) As provided in RCW 26.18.040, the court retains continuing jurisdiction under this chapter and may use a contempt action to enforce a support or maintenance order until the obligor satisfies all duties of support, including arrearages, that accrued pursuant to the support or maintenance order.[ 2008 c 6 § 1030; 1993 c 426 § 5; 1989 c 373 § 22; 1984 c 260 § 5.]NOTES:Part headings not law—Severability—2008 c 6: See RCW 26.60.900 and 26.60.901.
WA Rev Code § 26.18.055 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 26 - Domestic Relations|Chapter 26.18 - Child Support Enforcement.|26.18.055 - Child support liens.

RCW 26.18.055 Child support liens.Child support debts, not paid when due, become liens by operation of law against all property of the debtor with priority of a secured creditor. This lien shall be separate and apart from, and in addition to, any other lien created by, or provided for, in this title. The lien attaches to all real and personal property of the debtor on the date of filing with the county auditor of the county in which the property is located. Liens filed by other states or jurisdictions that comply with the procedural rules for filing liens under chapter 65.04 RCW shall be accorded full faith and credit and are enforceable without judicial notice or hearing.[ 2000 c 86 § 1; 1997 c 58 § 942.]NOTES:Short title—Part headings, captions, table of contents not law—Exemptions and waivers from federal law—Conflict with federal requirements—Severability—1997 c 58: See RCW 74.08A.900 through 74.08A.904.
WA Rev Code § 26.18.070 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 26 - Domestic Relations|Chapter 26.18 - Child Support Enforcement.|26.18.070 - Mandatory wage assignment—Petition or motion.

RCW 26.18.070 Mandatory wage assignment—Petition or motion.(1) A petition or motion seeking a mandatory wage assignment in an action under RCW 26.18.040 may be filed by an obligee if the obligor is:(a) Subject to a support order allowing immediate income withholding; or(b) More than fifteen days past due in child support or maintenance payments in an amount equal to or greater than the obligation payable for one month.(2) The petition or motion shall include a sworn statement by the obligee, stating the facts authorizing the issuance of the wage assignment order, including:(a) That the obligor, stating his or her name and residence, is:(i) Subject to a support order allowing immediate income withholding; or(ii) More than fifteen days past due in child support or maintenance payments in an amount equal to or greater than the obligation payable for one month;(b) A description of the terms of the order requiring payment of support or maintenance, and the amount past due, if any;(c) The name and address of the obligor's employer;(d) That notice by personal service or any form of mail requiring a return receipt, has been provided to the obligor at least fifteen days prior to the obligee seeking a mandatory wage assignment, unless the order for support or maintenance states that the obligee may seek a mandatory wage assignment without notice to the obligor; and(e) In cases not filed by the state, whether the obligee has received public assistance from any source and, if the obligee has received public assistance, that the department of social and health services has been notified in writing of the pending action.(3) If the court in which a mandatory wage assignment is sought does not already have a copy of the support or maintenance order in the court file, then the obligee shall attach a copy of the support or maintenance order to the petition or motion seeking the wage assignment.[ 2008 c 6 § 1031; 1994 c 230 § 3; 1993 c 426 § 6; 1987 c 435 § 18; 1984 c 260 § 7.]NOTES:Part headings not law—Severability—2008 c 6: See RCW 26.60.900 and 26.60.901.Effective date—1987 c 435: See RCW 26.23.900.
WA Rev Code § 26.18.080 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 26 - Domestic Relations|Chapter 26.18 - Child Support Enforcement.|26.18.080 - Wage assignment order or income withholding order—Issuance—Information transmitted to state support registry.

RCW 26.18.080 Wage assignment order or income withholding order—Issuance—Information transmitted to state support registry.(1) Upon receipt of a petition or motion seeking a mandatory wage assignment that complies with RCW 26.18.070, the court shall issue: (a) A wage assignment order for unpaid maintenance; (b) an income withholding order for unpaid child support; or (c) an income withholding order for unpaid maintenance and unpaid child support, including the information required in RCW 26.18.090, directed to the employer, and commanding the employer to answer the order on the forms served with the order that comply with RCW 26.18.120 within twenty days after service of the order upon the employer.(2) The clerk of the court shall forward a copy of the mandatory wage assignment or income withholding order, a true and correct copy of the support orders in the court file, and a statement containing the obligee's address and social security number shall be forwarded to the Washington state support registry within five days of the entry of the order.[ 2021 c 35 § 6; 1987 c 435 § 19; 1984 c 260 § 8.]NOTES:Effective date—1987 c 435: See RCW 26.23.900.
WA Rev Code § 26.18.090 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 26 - Domestic Relations|Chapter 26.18 - Child Support Enforcement.|26.18.090 - Wage assignment order for unpaid maintenance—Contents—Amounts—Apportionment of disbursements.

RCW 26.18.090 Wage assignment order for unpaid maintenance—Contents—Amounts—Apportionment of disbursements.(1) The wage assignment order in RCW 26.18.080 for unpaid maintenance only shall include:(a) The maximum amount of current maintenance, if any, to be withheld from the obligor's earnings each month, or from each earnings disbursement; and(b) The total amount of the arrearage or reimbursement judgment previously entered by the court, if any, together with interest, if any.(2) The total amount to be withheld from the obligor's earnings each month, or from each earnings disbursement, shall not exceed fifty percent of the disposable earnings of the obligor. If the amounts to be paid toward the arrearage are specified in the maintenance order, then the maximum amount to be withheld is the sum of: Either the current support or maintenance ordered, or both; and the amount ordered to be paid toward the arrearage, or fifty percent of the disposable earnings of the obligor, whichever is less.(3) The provisions of RCW 6.27.150 do not apply to wage assignments for maintenance authorized under this chapter, but fifty percent of the disposable earnings of the obligor are exempt, and may be disbursed to the obligor.(4) If an obligor is subject to two or more attachments for maintenance on account of different obligees, the employer shall, if the nonexempt portion of the obligor's earnings is not sufficient to respond fully to all the attachments, apportion the obligor's nonexempt disposable earnings between or among the various obligees equally. An obligee may seek a court order reapportioning the obligor's nonexempt disposable earnings upon notice to all interested obligees. Notice shall be by personal service, or in the manner provided by the civil rules of superior court or applicable statute.(5) An income withholding order for unpaid child support or unpaid child support and unpaid maintenance shall meet federal requirements in 42 U.S.C. Sec. 666.[ 2021 c 35 § 7; 2008 c 6 § 1032; 1993 c 426 § 7; 1984 c 260 § 9.]NOTES:Part headings not law—Severability—2008 c 6: See RCW 26.60.900 and 26.60.901.
WA Rev Code § 26.18.120 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 26 - Domestic Relations|Chapter 26.18 - Child Support Enforcement.|26.18.120 - Wage assignment order—Employer's answer—Form.

RCW 26.18.120 Wage assignment order—Employer's answer—Form.The answer of the employer shall be made on forms, served on the employer with the wage assignment order, substantially as follows:IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THESTATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THECOUNTY OF  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .No.  . . . . . . . . . . . .Obligee  vs.ANSWER . . . . . . . . . . . .TO WAGEObligorASSIGNMENT ORDER . . . . . . . . . . . . Employer 1. At the time of the service of the wage assignment order on the employer, was the above-named obligor employed by or receiving earnings or other remuneration for employment from the employer?Yes  . . . . . . No  . . . . . . (check one).2. Are there any other attachments for child support or maintenance currently in effect against the obligor?Yes  . . . . . . No  . . . . . . (check one).3. If the answer to question one is yes and the employer cannot comply with the wage assignment order, provide an explanation: I declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the state of Washington that the foregoing is true and correct.. . . .. . . .Signature of employerDate and place . . . .. . . .. . . .Signature of personAddress for future noticeanswering for employerto employer. . . . Connection with employer[ 2008 c 6 § 1035; 1993 c 426 § 10; 1984 c 260 § 12.]NOTES:Part headings not law—Severability—2008 c 6: See RCW 26.60.900 and 26.60.901.
WA Rev Code § 26.18.130 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 26 - Domestic Relations|Chapter 26.18 - Child Support Enforcement.|26.18.130 - Wage assignment order or income withholding order—Service.

RCW 26.18.130 Wage assignment order or income withholding order—Service.(1) Service of the wage assignment order or income withholding order on the employer is invalid unless it is served with five answer forms in substantial conformance with RCW 26.18.120, together with stamped envelopes addressed to, respectively, the clerk of the court where the order was issued, the Washington state support registry, the obligee's attorney or the obligee, and the obligor. The obligee shall also include an extra copy of the wage assignment order or income withholding order for the employer to deliver to the obligor. Service on the employer shall be in person or by any form of mail requiring a return receipt.(2) On or before the date of service of the wage assignment order or income withholding order on the employer, the obligee shall mail or cause to be mailed by certified mail a copy of the wage assignment order or income withholding order to the obligor at the obligor's last known post office address; or, in the alternative, a copy of the wage assignment order or income withholding order shall be served on the obligor in the same manner as a summons in a civil action on, before, or within two days after the date of service of the order on the employer. This requirement is not jurisdictional, but if the copy is not mailed or served as this subsection provides, or if any irregularity appears with respect to the mailing or service, the superior court, in its discretion, may quash the wage assignment order or income withholding order, upon motion of the obligor promptly made and supported by an affidavit showing that the obligor has suffered substantial injury due to the failure to mail or serve the copy.[ 2021 c 35 § 10; 1987 c 435 § 22; 1984 c 260 § 13.]NOTES:Effective date—1987 c 435: See RCW 26.23.900.
WA Rev Code § 26.18.140 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 26 - Domestic Relations|Chapter 26.18 - Child Support Enforcement.|26.18.140 - Hearing to quash, modify, or terminate wage assignment order or income withholding order—Grounds—Alternate payment plan.

RCW 26.18.140 Hearing to quash, modify, or terminate wage assignment order or income withholding order—Grounds—Alternate payment plan.(1) Except as provided in subsection (2) of this section, in a hearing to quash, modify, or terminate the wage assignment order or income withholding order, the court may grant relief only upon a showing that the wage assignment order or income withholding order causes extreme hardship or substantial injustice. Satisfaction by the obligor of all past due payments subsequent to the issuance of the wage assignment order or income withholding order is not grounds to quash, modify, or terminate the wage assignment order or income withholding order. If a wage assignment order or income withholding order has been in operation for twelve consecutive months and the obligor's support or maintenance obligation is current, the court may terminate the order upon motion of the obligor unless the obligee can show good cause as to why the wage assignment order or income withholding order should remain in effect.(2) The court may enter an order delaying, modifying, or terminating the wage assignment order or income withholding order and order the obligor to make payments directly to the obligee as provided in RCW 26.23.050(2).[ 2021 c 35 § 11; 2008 c 6 § 1036; 1994 c 230 § 6; 1993 c 426 § 11; 1991 c 367 § 22; 1984 c 260 § 14.]NOTES:Part headings not law—Severability—2008 c 6: See RCW 26.60.900 and 26.60.901.Severability—Effective date—Captions not law—1991 c 367: See notes following RCW 26.09.015.
WA Rev Code § 26.18.150 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 26 - Domestic Relations|Chapter 26.18 - Child Support Enforcement.|26.18.150 - Bond or other security.

RCW 26.18.150 Bond or other security.(1) In any action to enforce a support or maintenance order under Title 26 RCW, the court may, in its discretion, order a parent obligated to pay support for a minor child or person owing a duty of maintenance to post a bond or other security with the court. The bond or other security shall be in the amount of support or maintenance due for a two-year period. The bond or other security is subject to approval by the court. The bond shall include the name and address of the issuer. If the bond is canceled, any person issuing a bond under this section shall notify the court and the person entitled to receive payment under the order.(2) If the obligor fails to make payments as required under the court order, the person entitled to receive payment may recover on the bond or other security in the existing proceeding. The court may, after notice and hearing, increase the amount of the bond or other security. Failure to comply with the court's order to obtain and maintain a bond or other security may be treated as contempt of court.[ 2008 c 6 § 1037; 1993 c 426 § 12; 1984 c 260 § 15.]NOTES:Part headings not law—Severability—2008 c 6: See RCW 26.60.900 and 26.60.901.
WA Rev Code § 26.18.160 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 26 - Domestic Relations|Chapter 26.18 - Child Support Enforcement.|26.18.160 - Costs.

RCW 26.18.160 Costs.In any action to enforce a support or maintenance order under this chapter, the prevailing party is entitled to a recovery of costs, including an award for reasonable attorney fees. An obligor may not be considered a prevailing party under this section unless the obligee has acted in bad faith in connection with the proceeding in question.[ 1993 c 426 § 13; 1984 c 260 § 25.]
WA Rev Code § 26.18.180 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 26 - Domestic Relations|Chapter 26.18 - Child Support Enforcement.|26.18.180 - Liability of employer or union—Penalties.

RCW 26.18.180 Liability of employer or union—Penalties.(1) The employer or union of a parent who has been ordered to provide health insurance coverage shall be liable for a fine of up to one thousand dollars per occurrence, if the employer or union fails or refuses, within twenty days of receiving the order or notice for health insurance coverage to:(a) Promptly enroll the parent's child in the health insurance plan; or(b) Make a written answer to the person or entity who sent the order or notice for health insurance coverage stating that the child:(i) Will be enrolled in the next available open enrollment period; or(ii) Cannot be covered and explaining the reasons why coverage cannot be provided.(2) Liability may be established and the fine may be collected by the office of support enforcement under chapter 74.20A or 26.23 RCW using any of the remedies contained in those chapters.(3) Any employer or union who enrolls a child in a health insurance plan in compliance with chapter 26.18 RCW shall be exempt from liability resulting from such enrollment.[ 2009 c 476 § 3; 2000 c 86 § 3; 1989 c 416 § 9.]NOTES:Effective date—2009 c 476: See note following RCW 26.09.105.