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Verifying Post-Secondary Support Payments

maryb43 July 30, 2019 Child Support Leave a Comment

The courts’ attitude is very open to continuing education, at the same time though, she is going to need to provide proof. Whether it’s registration, whether it’s a grade report or at least progress to it.

When Support Goes Past 18

Goldberg Jones July 15, 2019 Child Support, Featured Posts 4 Comments

UPDATED: In most cases in Washington, child support comes to an end when the children in question turn 18-years-old or graduate from high school, whichever comes later. Circumstances do exist, however, where payments may continue much longer. When it comes to the Evergreen State, the age of majority is 18. …

What Is The Washington Division Of Child Support?

Goldberg Jones April 16, 2019 Child Support, Featured Posts Leave a Comment

Getting child support awarded is one thing, but too often, compelling your ex to make the payments is another. One key tool for enforcing these orders is the Washington Division of Child Support.

Interviewing Danny Bonaduce: Part 3 – Child Support & Alimony

Goldberg Jones January 28, 2019 Child Support, Goldberg Jones Radio, Spousal Support Leave a Comment

One the first Wednesday of every month, our founding partner, Rick Jones stops by The Danny Bonaduce & Sarah Morning Show to take questions from callers on all aspects of family law. Normally Rick and Danny take the questions from callers, but we thought it would be a fun adventure to …

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Does Losing A Job Change Child Support?

Goldberg Jones December 28, 2018 Child Support, Featured Posts, Finances, Goldberg Jones Radio Leave a Comment

Following divorce, child support often becomes one of your biggest ongoing expenses. The courts base the amount on a formula that accounts for many factors. One of the key components is your income. But what happens when you lose your job and have no income? Can you go back to …

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Ex Keeps Dodging Our Meetings To Alter Child Support

Goldberg Jones December 12, 2018 Child Support, Featured Posts, Goldberg Jones Radio Leave a Comment

Following divorce, separation, or a split, child support often plays an important role. These payments are designed to provide for your kids and cover necessities like food, shelter, medical care, and the rest. Once in place, they’re also difficult to alter. One thing that makes it even harder to change …

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What Blake Griffin Teaches Us About Child Support

Goldberg Jones August 17, 2018 Child Support Leave a Comment

Blake Griffin made quite a splash in the news recently, and it had nothing to do with his rim-rattling dunks. In fact, it has nothing to do with basketball at all. No, the 29-year-old Detroit Pistons forward was in the headlines because the courts reportedly ordered him to pay $258,000 …

Child Support Modification: How To Change A Child Support Order

Goldberg Jones March 29, 2017 Child Support, Divorce Process Leave a Comment

To change a child support order in Washington State, there are two different ways to proceed. One is to file a Motion for Adjustment of Child Support and the other is to submit a Petition to Modify Child Support. For the paying parent, this commonly from a drop in income, frequently due to the loss of a job.

Does Filing A Motion For Contempt Protect Parental Rights?

Goldberg Jones January 6, 2017 Child Custody, Child Support 1 Comment

Winning a child custody case is a huge moment. Maybe this means getting primary guardianship, a child support order, visitation, or another victory you fought for. That’s great, you got what you needed or wanted. But just because there’s a court order doesn’t always mean the other parent will abide …

Frequently Asked Child Support Questions

Goldberg Jones August 11, 2016 Child Support, Finances Leave a Comment

In the wake of divorce, child support is one of the biggest expenses many men face. These ongoing payments made by one parent provide for the continued financial benefit of children following the end of a marriage or other relationship. How Does Child Support Work In Washington? Child support continues …

Who Pays for College?

Goldberg Jones March 14, 2016 Child Support, Featured Posts 8 Comments

Graduating high school is a right of passage that is often accompanied by the excitement of going off to college. This milestone is often marked by optimism and enthusiasm and is a pivotal time for students. Unfortunately, that optimism and enthusiasm can wane when the reality of paying for college …

Child Support Arrears

Goldberg Jones April 8, 2015 Child Support, Finances, Goldberg Jones Radio Leave a Comment

If you owe more than $2,500 in back child support, you are ineligible to receive a US passport. This requirement can cause a tricky predicament for fathers that are required to travel internationally for their jobs. During a recent appearance on Life Coach with Danny Bonaduce, a caller from Olympia …

Child Support Accountability

Goldberg Jones February 26, 2015 Child Support Leave a Comment

Anyone who writes a monthly check to cover a recurring payment expects to know where their money is going and if it is being used as intended. But what about child support payments? Child Support Payments Child support is a tool to ensure the child(ren) are entitled to a similar …

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How Child Support is Calculated in Washington

Goldberg Jones November 14, 2014 Child Support, Divorce Process Leave a Comment

Going through a separation, divorce, or custody dispute is stressful; trying to reach agreements of support and custody can add to that stress. Parenting plans and support arrangements are a complex area of law and a plethora of issues can arise when trying to reach a resolution. One facet of …

Child Support & High School Graduation

Goldberg Jones August 15, 2014 Child Support, Goldberg Jones Radio Leave a Comment

Seattle divorce attorney, Rick Jones, stopped by Life Coach to provide some Washington divorce and custody help. As always, there was no shortage of callers needing advice. The first caller has two children and has been divorced for several years. At the time of the divorce, both parties agreed that the …

Does Conan O’Brien Have an Illegitimate Son?

Goldberg Jones January 14, 2014 Child Support Leave a Comment

A YouTube video has surfaced that claims Greg Keating is Conan O’Brien’s illegitimate son. The video was created by Keating, who has a striking resemblance to the late-night comedian, in what seems to be an attempt to kindle a father son relationship (or at least fund his college education). We …

Child, Spousal & Post-Secondary Support

Goldberg Jones June 25, 2013 Child Support, Goldberg Jones Radio, Spousal Support Leave a Comment

Rick recently stopped by KZOK to share insight and advice for callers having divorce and family law issues. This most recent installment of Life Coach had Rick covering lots of questions about support—everything from post-secondary support to alimony (also known as spousal support). The first caller needed Rick’s guidance on …

Is terminating parental rights an option?

Giving up parental rights

Goldberg Jones October 12, 2012 Child Support, Goldberg Jones Radio Leave a Comment

Is terminating parental rights an option? Rick Jones is back in the studio and on air with Danny Bonaduce for Life Coach. In this segment, Rick fielded a question from a caller about terminating parental rights and the implications this could have on paying child support. The caller inquired about …