How long does a parent have to contest a child support order?

In Washington, a parent has 60 days from the date of entry of the order to contest a child support order. This is described in the Washington Revised Code Annotated §26.23.110(2), which states that a parent may move to vacate or modify a child support order within 60 days after the entry thereof. If the parent fails to contest the order within the 60 day window, they can still contest the order at a later date. However, they may be subject to an estoppel, which means they will be barred from challenging the order. This is because the court may find that they should have raised their objections within the 60 day window, and therefore cannot challenge the order once the window has passed. If a parent wishes to raise an objection after the 60 day window has closed, they must demonstrate to the court that there are good reasons for their delay. This could include filing for bankruptcy, serving in the army, or any other legal issue that prevented them from contesting the order in time. If the court finds a legitimate reason for the delay, they may allow the parent to contest the order at a later date.

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