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Laws about Child Support in Washington

Federal Law

  • Title IV-D of the Social Security Act
  • Code of Federal Regulations, 45 CFR 300 - 399, Office of Child Support Enforcement

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Revised Code of Washington (RCW)

  • Chapter 26 RCW, Domestic Relations
  • Chapter 74.20 RCW, Support of Dependent Children
  • Chapter 74.20A RCW, Support of Dependent Children, Alternate Method

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  • WAC 388-14A, Division of Child Support Rules
  • WAC 388-422, Child Support

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