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Questions about child support? Please call us at 800-442-KIDS (5437). This automated system allows quick access to your case manager by entering your case number.
Paying Child Support. Most child support is paid by withholding wages, however there are also several other options for making payments. Setting Up Your SAW Account and Adding Agency Services. Secure Access Washington (SAW) is Washington State's secure payment portal. Regular deductions from your bank account.
Child Support News and Resources. Child Support FAQs. Pay Child Support Online. Child Support Quick Estimator.
The Division of Child Support (DCS) is the state agency that administers state and federal laws. DCS helps families by: Establishing child support obligations. Collecting and processing child support payments. Reviewing and modifying child support obligations.
Enroll for Child Support Services. If you're new to the Division of Child Support you will need to submit some paperwork to get our services. Watch this brief video to learn about our services. To receive our services you will need to fill out a paper enrollment form.
Laws about Child Support in Washington. Federal Law. Title IV-D of the Social Security Act. Code of Federal Regulations, 45 CFR 300 - 399, Office of Child Support Enforcement. State Law. Revised Code of Washington (RCW) Chapter 26 RCW, Domestic Relations. Chapter 74.20 RCW, Support of Dependent Children.
Division of Child Support P.O. Box 11520 Tacoma, Washington 98411-5520. KIDS General Information Line: 1-800-442-KIDS. The KIDS line is a phone system which can give you general information about DCS services and how to establish a case. KIDS has information about date and amount of the last payment and many other answers to common questions.
Most employers are required to pay electronically. It is easy to do and saves money by reducing paperwork, handling costs, and bank charges. See below for payment options. Child Support Internet Payment service through Secure Access Washington (SAW) DCS Online.
The following estimator can provide a rough estimate of your monthly child support obligation. It is only an estimate and the final amount can vary based on a variety of factors, to include but not limited to, health care costs, day care expenses, spousal maintenance, education costs, other children in the home, other child support obligations ...
Learn how the Division of Child Support (DCS), whose services are free, can help you set and collect child support. There is a locator service to help find parents who owe support. #3812EN
