Seattle Father’s Rights Lawyers

Attorneys Helping Fathers Get Child Support

If you are a father who has been awarded custody of your children, the father’s rights lawyers at our firm can assist you in obtaining child support.  Child support is financial support from one parent to the other for the support and maintenance of their children.  Typically paid on a monthly basis from the non-custodial parent (the parent who does not have custody of the kids) to the custodial parent (the parent with whom the children reside a majority of the time), child support helps pay for the child’s every day needs.  Basic expenses like clothing, food, shelter, education and medical expenses are partially covered by child support payments. 

Under Washington law, a parent has a legal obligation to provide support to their kids, even if they do not choose to seek visitation rights.  If a person is biologically a child’s mother or father, regardless of the extent of their relationship with that child, they are legally obligated to provide financial support to the child.  If you are a father who has custody of children, whether it is an informal arrangement or court-ordered, you may be eligible to receive child support.  A Seattle father’s rights attorney can help you determine if you are eligible to receive this kind of support.

Obtaining Child Support in Washington

There are specific guidelines used to determine child support amounts in Washington.  The non-custodial parent’s ability to pay, the custodial parent’s earning capacity, the number and ages of children, and the needs of the children will all be considered by court when deciding the amount of child support.  In cases where one parent earns significantly more than the other, especially if the parent who makes less money is the primary caretaker for the children, chances are that they will be able to receive a considerable amount of child support.

Contact a Seattle Father’s Rights Lawyer today to discuss child support!