Washington Divorce Law and Child Support - The Washington State Child Support Guidelines Child support in Washington State is governed by the Washington State Child Support Guidelines. The Guidelines are really nothing more than a set formula that takes into account three primary factors: (1) the parties' respective net incomes, (2) any work-related daycare expenses, and (3) any health insurance premiums or extraordinary medical expenses.
Washington State Divorce Law - A General Overview of Washington Divorce Law Procedure Washington State divorce law is governed by statute. Nearly all of Washington's relevant divorce statutes can be found in the Revised Code of Washington (RCW), Chapter 26.09. RCW 26.09 provides both the framework as well as the analytical guidelines for marriage dissolutions here in Washington State.