Child support can be paid either directly to the parent who is owed support, or indirectly to the state of Washington. When a judge approves a child support order, that order will state how the child support should be paid. Some parents prefer to have payments handled through the state, so that the receiving parent…
Marriages may not always last for decades, but some debts do. When a married couple who owns a house divorce, the mortgage debt often exists for longer than the marriage. During a divorce, couples need to be aware of the long-term consequences of their mortgage before deciding on what should happen to the house. Mortgages…
After a divorce, many people look forward to a fresh start. For some, this may mean moving to a new city, state, or even across the country. When a parent who owes child support moves to a new state, their obligation to pay their former spouse travels with them. When an ex-spouse refuses to pay,…
Sometimes in life, we are fortunate enough to receive a little extra money. Whether it is a bonus at work, a settlement in a car accident case, or a large tax return, these payments can help parents pay off bills or purchase a long-coveted item. For parents who have child support obligations, these lump sums…