DCS Child Support Paralegal Service King County WA

To speak with a family law paralegal call: 206-471-1245

This service is part of our Child Support Contempt and enforcement services.

Child support cases handled through Washington State Division of Child Support (DCS) can quickly become overwhelming. DCS proceedings often involve strict deadlines, limited opportunities to explain your situation, and enforcement actions that move forward even when a parent feels unheard.

DCS may schedule hearings or conferences to address payment issues, arrears, or compliance with an existing child support order. Proper preparation is critical, whether you are the paying parent or the parent receiving support.

In some cases, DCS focuses primarily on collection and enforcement rather than addressing underlying disputes about income, expenses, or fairness. When support is not paid as ordered, enforcement actions may escalate and eventually lead to contempt proceedings in superior court.

DCS involvement is common in cases involving parents who were never married. These matters often require additional preparation to ensure that financial information and support obligations are accurately presented. For related issues, see Child Support for Unmarried Parents.

When administrative enforcement does not resolve the issue, court-based enforcement may be necessary to address nonpayment or compliance with an existing order.