How can I collect unpaid child support?

In Washington, there are several ways to collect unpaid child support. The first thing you should do is contact the Department of Social and Health Services’ Division of Child Support (DCS). DCS will provide services to help with any child support issues you may have, like collecting unpaid child support. DCS can help you locate the other parent and garnish their wages for the unpaid child support. They can also intercept tax refunds, lottery winnings, or other payments owed to the other parent. DCS can also suspend the other parent’s driver’s license or professional license until the debt is paid. You can also take legal action against the other parent in court by filing a civil lawsuit to collect unpaid child support. You will need to serve the other parent with a summons and complaint in order to file a lawsuit. Once the lawsuit is filed the court may order the other parent to pay the past due amount, plus any interest that is owed. The court can also hold the other parent in contempt which can include fines or even jail time. Finally, you can also file a lien against any real estate owned by the other parent for the amount owed. This lien will prevent the other parent from selling or refinancing any real estate until the debt is paid in full. If you have any questions or need additional help with child support collection, you should contact DCS for assistance.

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