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Alimony Child Support in Washington

In Washington, spousal maintenance and child support are governed by separate statutes, with no single formula linking them. Child support is calculated under the standard schedule in RCW 26.19.020, which uses the parents' combined monthly net income and the number of children. A worksheet, as prescribed by RCW 26.19.071, applies a basic support obligation, which may be adjusted for each parent's residential time and other items. Deviations from the schedule are permitted under RCW 26.19.075, based on factors set out in the statute. Spousal maintenance, governed by RCW 26.09.090, is determined by the court considering factors listed in that law and is not automatically tied to the child support amount. A verified figure of $72,000 appears in the official source. The example below demonstrates how the child support calculation proceeds using the schedule. To estimate a potential obligation, use the DocketMath calculator.

Governing authority

In Washington, the alimony child support rule is set by RCW 26.19.020 (child support schedule); RCW 26.19.071 (worksheet/standards); RCW 26.19.075 (deviations); RCW 26.09.090 (maintenance). The verified packet cites RCW 26.19.020 (child support schedule); RCW 26.19.071 (worksheet/standards); RCW 26.19.075 (deviations); RCW 26.09.090 (maintenance) (https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=26.19.020).

Washington alimony child support: the verified value is $72,000 under RCW 26.19.020 (child support schedule); RCW 26.19.071 (worksheet/standards); RCW 26.19.075 (deviations); RCW 26.09.090 (maintenance). The verified packet cites RCW 26.19.020 (child support schedule); RCW 26.19.071 (worksheet/standards); RCW 26.19.075 (deviations); RCW 26.09.090 (maintenance) (https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=26.19.020).

Estimate your own result: every situation has exceptions that can change the outcome. Use the alimony child support calculator to estimate your specific figure.

This page provides general legal information and calculation tools, not legal advice. DocketMath is not a law firm and does not provide legal representation, and using this site does not create an attorney-client relationship. Laws change and exceptions apply, so deadlines and amounts specific to your situation should be confirmed with a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction.