Skip to main content

Child Support Law

Search for an Attorney  

How Can Dcs Enforce Support If The Non-Custodial Parent Lives Out Of State Or In Another Country?

If the noncustodial parent lives in another state or U.S. territory, DCS can ask the other jurisdiction to establish or enforce a support order. Once the case is sent to another jurisdiction, the other jurisdiction has control over most of the actions taken on the case. If the non­custodial parent lives in a foreign country, DCS may have an agreement with the country to enforce a child support order. Contact DCS to find out if the country where the noncustodial parent lives has reciprocity with Washington.

Was this helpful?