Child Support Negotiation

[RicGray]

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Washington

My child support agreement is up for negotiation where I believe that due to changes in circumstance my support obligations will be lowered. What do I need to do to prevent my ex's lawyer from using delay as a tactic as she has done in the past? Are there forms that can be filed at the beginning of the negotiation that ensures that the modification settlement is retro-active to the beginning of negotiations?

Thank you for any help that you can provide.

 

[CJane]

In most states, the modified obligation is retroactive to the month (or sometimes exact date) of service of the modification request. Sometimes to date of filing. But there's not a lot you can do to prevent stalling in the process.

If I were you, I'd run the numbers through here: https://fortress.wa.gov/dshs/csips/ssgen/ to get an idea of what the new/modified amount might be.

 

[RicGray]

Thanks

Thank you for your reply.

Do I need all of our information before filing the modification request or can I start the process by filing and then getting her information?

 

[CJane]

Thank you for your reply.

Do I need all of our information before filing the modification request or can I start the process by filing and then getting her information?

Go here: http://www.dshs.wa.gov/dcs/receive.asp#r4 Scroll all the way to the bottom, to where it says "What if I want to modify a child support order on my own?". There are links to assist you.

 

[RicGray]

Thank you again

Thank you again for your help. I really appreciate it.

 

[CSO286]

Thank you for your reply.

Do I need all of our information before filing the modification request or can I start the process by filing and then getting her information?

Thank you again for your help. I really appreciate it.

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