Child Support Paralegal Divorce Seattle King County

To speak with a family law paralegal about child support enforcement issues in a divorce, call 206-471-1245.

Child support issues frequently arise during divorce, particularly when one parent needs immediate financial support or when payments are not being made as ordered.

In divorces involving children, child support is addressed alongside parenting plans and other financial matters. Temporary child support orders are often requested early in the case to ensure financial stability while the divorce is pending.

When a child support order is entered during a divorce, both parents are legally required to comply with its terms. Failure to pay support as ordered may lead to enforcement actions, including motions for contempt of court.

Contempt proceedings may be used when a parent does not follow the child support terms established in the divorce. These enforcement actions focus on compliance with the existing court order, not renegotiating the support amount.

This page addresses child support issues that arise in the context of divorce as they relate to enforcement. This service is part of our Child Support Contempt and enforcement services. Child support enforcement issues in divorce often involve state action; see Child Support and DCS Enforcement.