Nonparent Child Support Paralegal Service Seattle

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

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

Minor guardianship child support issues arise when a court appoints a guardian for a child who is not the child’s parent. In these cases, child support obligations are enforced against one or both parents, even though neither parent has primary custody.

Child support involving minor guardianship differs from standard parent-to-parent support matters. While a guardian may be required to provide limited financial information, child support is generally calculated based on the parents’ incomes and their legal obligation to support the child.

Support obligations in minor guardianship cases are established and enforced through court orders connected to the guardianship. When support is not paid as ordered, enforcement actions — including contempt proceedings — may be used to compel compliance.

Minor guardianship child support issues frequently overlap with support obligations involving unmarried parents. For related matters, see Child Support for Unmarried Parents.