What is considered a Dependant Child In WA

[Magister]

Iam a stepfather to 2 children who I have not adopted can someone advise me if ...in the Divorce proceedings do I file as without dependant children or with dependant children, Im a little lost in WA state what constitutes what and some guidance would be appreciated

 

[lawrat]

Do you hold them out to be your children? If so, consider putting them down. Do you support them? Adoption merely really concerns inheritance. Do you want to pay child support? Are you intending to pay?


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[Magister]

Regarding Dependant Children in WA

I consider myself as neither I was a stepparent I had no real control over the children concerned. nor did I support them in any means, my spouse supported them prior to my arrival and is seeking support from the natural father of one. The other one is adopted by her ...No in all honesty I dont feel obligated to pay child support seeing that she pursuing the natural farther anyway.... She is very money orientated and any support she would seek I would fight vigorously.

[Edited by Magister on 05-02-2001 at 02:51 PM]

 

[LegalBeagle]

Do you hold them out to be your children? If so, consider putting them down.

That is a bit extreme!! Besides, I am not sure a vet would do it!