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Washington Child Support Information

When Can a Child Support Order Be Terminated?

There are various ways to terminate child support, including the child reaching the age of adulthood for your particular state. Child support can also terminate when a child gets married, enters in the armed services, and other reasons that vary by state. Every state is different so make sure you contact a Washington child support termination attorney to determine the methods to terminate child support in your state.

Does an Attorney Need to Be Hired to Terminate Child Support?

Failure to visit or see your child does not terminate your obligation to pay child support. There are instances however where the court may relieve the non-custodial parent of their obligation to pay child support, for instance when a child seeks emancipation. A Washington family law attorney will assist you in determining whether or not you can try to terminate child support or not.

What sort of issues can I seek legal help with?

Specialized legal help is available for most legal issues. Each case is unique; seeking legal help is a smart first step toward understanding your legal situation and seeking the best path toward resolution for your case. An experienced lawyer understands the local laws surrounding your case and what your best legal options might be. More importantly, there are certain situations and circumstances - such as being charged with a crime - where you should always seek experienced legal help.

Top Questions to Ask a Lawyer

  • What is the usual process to resolve my case? How long will it take to resolve this?
  • What are likely outcomes of a case like mine? What should I expect?

An experienced lawyer should be able to communicate a basic "road map" on how to proceed. The lawyer should be able to walk you through the anticipated process, key considerations, and potential pitfalls to avoid. Once you've laid out the facts of your situation to the lawyer, he/she should be able to frame expectations and likely scenarios to help you understand your legal issue.

How much does it cost to hire an attorney?

In general, how much an attorney costs will often depend on these four factors: billing method and pricing structure, type of legal work performed, law firm prestige, and attorney experience. Depending on the legal issue you are facing, an attorney may bill you by the hour, settle on a flat fee, or enter into a contingency fee agreement. The type of legal work you need help with will also play a role in cost incurred.

Common legal terms explained

Personal jurisdiction - Requirement that a particular court have authority over a person, in order to bind that person to the judgment of the court, based on minimum contacts. International Shoe Co v. Washington is a landmark Supreme Court case outlining the scope of a state court's reach in personal jurisdiction.

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