RCW 26.18.030
Application—Liberal construction.
(1) The remedies provided in this chapter are in addition to, and not in substitution for, any other remedies provided by law.
(2) This chapter applies to any dependent child, whether born before or after June 7, 1984, and regardless of the past or current marital status or domestic partnership status of the parents, and to a spouse or former spouse or domestic partner or former domestic partner.
(3) This chapter shall be liberally construed to assure that all dependent children are adequately supported.
[ 2008 c 6 § 1028; 1993 c 426 § 3; 1984 c 260 § 3.]
NOTES:
Part headings not law—Severability—2008 c 6: See RCW 26.60.900 and 26.60.901.
Structure Revised Code of Washington
Chapter 26.18 - Child Support Enforcement.
26.18.010 - Legislative findings.
26.18.030 - Application—Liberal construction.
26.18.035 - Other civil and criminal remedies applicable.
26.18.040 - Support or maintenance proceedings.
26.18.055 - Child support liens.
26.18.070 - Mandatory wage assignment—Petition or motion.
26.18.120 - Wage assignment order—Employer's answer—Form.
26.18.130 - Wage assignment order or income withholding order—Service.
26.18.150 - Bond or other security.
26.18.170 - Medical support—Enforcement—Rules.
26.18.180 - Liability of employer or union—Penalties.
26.18.210 - Child support data report.
26.18.220 - Standard court forms—Mandatory use.
26.18.230 - Residential time summary report form.
26.18.240 - Extension of rights and responsibilities—Domestic partnerships.
26.18.901 - Construction—Chapter applicable to state registered domestic partnerships—2009 c 521.