Who is eligible for child support?

In Washington, anyone that is a parent of a child has a right to receive child support. Child support is a legal obligation between the two parents to financially support their children until they reach the age of 18. In order to be eligible for child support, the parent must first be a custodial parent or a non-custodial parent. Custodial parents are responsible for providing the primary residence and care for the child. Non-custodial parents are responsible for providing financial support. Anyone who has legal guardianship of a child can also be eligible for child support. This may include grandparents, adult siblings, or other family members that are legally responsible for the child’s care. In order to receive child support, the parent must file a petition with the court. The court will review the parents’ financial situations and the needs of the child to determine the amount of child support that is owed. The court may also order the non-custodial parent to pay additional expenses, such as medical insurance and daycare costs. Once the court orders child support to be paid, the non-custodial parent must pay the amount to the custodial parent on a regular basis. If the non-custodial parent fails to make payments, the custodial parent can take legal action to enforce the court’s order.

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