2013 Revised Code of Washington
Title 74 - PUBLIC ASSISTANCE
74.20A Support of dependent children -- Alternative method -- 1971 act.
74.20A.057 Jurisdiction over responsible parent.


WA Rev Code § 74.20A.057 (2013) What's This?

RCW 74.20A.057 Jurisdiction over responsible parent.

A support obligation arising under the statutes or common law of this state binds the responsible parent, present in this state, regardless of the presence or residence of the custodian or children. The obligor is presumed to have been present in the state of Washington during the period for which support is sought until otherwise shown. The department may establish an administrative order pursuant to RCW 74.20A.055 that is based upon any support obligation imposed or imposable under the statutes or common law of any state in which the obligor was present during the period for which support is sought.

[1985 c 276 ยง 15.]


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