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1. How do I quash my Bench Warrant issued in my child support case?

Call the Public Defenders' Association at 425-339-6300. If you do not have an attorney, you may call the Contempt Prosecutor at 425-388-7280.

2. My Attorney has not called me back, can I talk to the Prosecutor?

If an Attorney has been appointed for you, you cannot talk to the Prosecutor.

3. The Non-Custodial parent is not paying child support, can the Prosecutor help me?

Possibly, but the Prosecutor receives all referrals through the Division of Child Support. Call DCS and talk to your caseworker about having the case referred to the Prosecutor. The number for DCS is 1-800-442-5437 (1-800-442-KIDS).

4. The Custodial Parent (or Custodian) is not letting me see my child, can the Prosecutor help me?

No. You can bring a Contempt action against the custodian if you have a Parenting Plan that is not being followed or you can bring an action to establish a Parenting Plan if you don’t have one. For help in Snohomish County you can contact the Family Law Facilitator at 425-388-3795, if you want to do it yourself or for an attorney you can call any attorney directly or Snohomish County Lawyer Referral at 425-388-3018.

5. Where do I make my child support payments?

You can mail your payments to: Washington State Support Registry PO Box 45868 Olympia, WA 98504-5868 (phone 1-800-442-5437) or in person at: Division of Child Support 840 N Broadway, Bldg B Everett, WA.

You can also pay online or telephone, contact DCS to find out how at www.dshs.wa.gov and click on Child Support, and then How do I Pay my Child Support, or at 1-800-442-5437.