Retroactive Child Support Motion

It seems like you're seeking guidance on a custody and child support modification issue in Washington. Here's some general information:
- **Custody Modification:** Courts in Washington consider the "best interests of the child" (RCW *.*.*) when modifying custody arrangements.
- **Child Support Adjustment:** If custody arrangements change, child support should be recalculated under Washington's child support guidelines (RCW *.*).
Could you clarify whether you're filing this as a motion to modify custody and support?

In Washington, seeking retroactive child support can be complex because courts generally modify support prospectively, not retroactively, unless specific exceptions apply. Here's some general guidance:
- **Custody Change (RCW *.*.*):** Highlight the custody change from split to shared on June *.
- **Child Support Adjustment (RCW *.*):** Explain how the custody change impacts the financial responsibility and that the current $* is based on outdated arrangements.
- **Retroactivity Considerations:** Courts may backdate support adjustments to the filing date of the motion or the custody change date if appropriate.
To strengthen your motion, present:
*. **Evidence:** Documentation of the custody change (e.g., court orders, parenting plans).
*. **Legal Authority:** Cite RCW *.* and RCW *.*.*, emphasizing the need for recalculation due to significant changes.
*. **Calculations:** Provide recalculated child support amounts under the new custody arrangement.
Would you like help outlining your statement of facts or additional legal authority?

Here’s how you can organize your responses to each section for your motion:
*. **Statement of Issues:**
- Clearly state the issue: "Request to retroactively modify child support to reflect the change in custody from split to shared as of June *."
*. **Statement of Facts/Grounds:**
- Explain the custody change occurred on June *.
- Mention that child support ($*) was calculated under the split custody arrangement, which has since changed.
*. **Evidence Relied Upon:**
- Include documentation showing the custody change (e.g., court orders, signed parenting plans).
- Provide any proof of financial changes due to the new custody arrangement.
*. **Legal Authority:**
- Cite **RCW *.*.*** for custody modifications.
- Cite **RCW *.*** for child support recalculations.
- Mention **RCW *.*.*** for potential retroactive adjustments based on significant changes.
Would you like assistance drafting a sample motion?

In Washington, for the **Findings for the Proposed Order for Retroactive Child Support**, include:
*. **Start Date:** June * (date custody changed).
*. **New Amount:** Recalculated based on shared custody under RCW *.*.
*. **How Retro Support is Paid:** Specify payment terms (e.g., installments or lump sum).
Do you need assistance drafting this section?

In Snohomish County, Washington, when specifying terms for retroactive child support in your motion, consider the following:
- **Payment Terms:** Propose a realistic payment plan (e.g., monthly installments or lump sum) based on financial circumstances.
- **Start Date:** Reflect custody changes (June *).
- **Order Format:** Use Snohomish County's local forms and templates, if available.
Would you like guidance on locating relevant forms or templates?

To calculate monthly installments for June, July, August, and until September * in Snohomish County, Washington:
*. **Total Retroactive Amount:** Calculate the difference between the old and new child support amounts for each month.
*. **Divide by Months:** Split the total retroactive amount into equal monthly payments.
*. **Specify Schedule:** Indicate due dates for each installment.
Would you like help with the calculations or drafting this section?

It seems like you're asking for an example of how to structure a motion or proposed order with monthly installments for retroactive child support. Here's a sample format:
*. **Total Retroactive Amount:** Calculate the total owed from June * to September * based on the difference between the old support amount ($*) and the recalculated shared custody amount.
*. **Installment Plan Example:**
- Divide the total retroactive amount into *-* equal installments.
- Example: If the retroactive amount is $*,*, propose $* per month for three months.
*. **Schedule Example:**
- Payment *: October *, *
- Payment *: November *, *
- Payment *: December *, *
Would you like help drafting this into a formal motion or order?

Based on your proposed retroactive amount of $*,* and the current payment of $*, here's how you can structure the installments:
*. **Total Retroactive Amount:** $*,*.
*. **Monthly Installment Plan:** Divide $*,* into equal payments (e.g., * installments of $*.* per month).
*. **Schedule Example:**
- Payment *: October *, * ($*.*)
- Payment *: November *, * ($*.*)
- Continue until the full retroactive amount is paid.
Would you like help drafting this into your motion or proposed order?

To clarify, are you stating that the proposed retroactive child support amount is $*,* *per month* since June *, or that the *total* retroactive amount is $*,*? This will impact how the court evaluates the payment plan. Could you confirm?

Thank you for clarifying. Based on your statement that retroactive child support is $*,* per month for June, July, and August, and new support begins in September, here’s how you can structure your motion:
*. **Total Retroactive Amount:** Multiply $*,* by * (June, July, August) = $*,*.
*. **Installment Plan:** Propose realistic monthly installments (e.g., $*,*/month for 6 months).
*. **Schedule Example:**
- Payment *: October *, * ($*,*)
- Payment *: November *, * ($*,*)
- Continue until $*,* is paid.
Would you like assistance drafting this into your motion or proposed payment schedule?

To draft your motion or proposed payment schedule, here’s a concise structure you can follow:
*. **Retroactive Amount:** Specify $*,* for June, July, and August ($*,*/month).
*. **Installment Plan:** Propose $*,*/month for 6 months.
*. **Payment Schedule Example:**
- Payment *: October *, * ($*,*)
- Payment *: November *, * ($*,*)
- Continue until $*,* is paid.
Would you like a sample motion format?

In Washington, child support payments through DSHS can be structured as follows:
- **Terms:** Retroactive payment of $*,* for June, July, August; ongoing monthly support begins in September.
- **Start Date:** June *, * (custody change date).
- **New Amount:** $*,*/month (retroactive) and new ongoing support as recalculated.
- **Payment Method:** Through Washington State DSHS Division of Child Support (DCS).
Would you like assistance with contacting DSHS or drafting payment details?

It appears you are asking to recalculate based on $*,* instead of $*,*. Here's the recalculated breakdown:
- **Retroactive Monthly Amount:** $*,* for June, July, and August.
- **Total Retroactive Amount:** $*,* × * = $*,*.
- **Installment Plan Example:** Divide $*,* into six equal payments of $*,*.*/month.
Would you like assistance with updating your motion or payment schedule?

To include the September payment and ongoing support in your calculations:
*. **September Payment:** Add $*,* (September's ongoing support) to the retroactive total.
- $*,* (June-August) + $*,* (September) = $*,*.
*. **Installment Plan Example:**
- Total: $*,*.
- Divide into installments: e.g., * payments of $*,*.*/month.
Would you like help drafting this into a motion or payment schedule?

To clarify, here’s how the calculations would look based on your explanation:
- **September Payment:** $*,* (regular child support).
- **Installment Plan:** $*,*.*/month for retroactive support.
- **Total Monthly Payment (September onward):** $*,* + $*,*.* = $*,*.*.
Would you like assistance drafting this into a motion or schedule?

Thank you for clarifying. Based on your explanation, here’s how the payments can be structured:
- **Retroactive Installment Plan:** $*,*.*/month for 6 months (October * to March *).
- **Regular Support (September):** $*,*.
- **Total Monthly Payment (October to March):** $*,* + $*,*.* = $*,*.*.
Would you like help drafting a motion to reflect this plan?

To summarize your payment structure for the motion:
- **Retroactive Payments:** * installments of $*,* (October * to March *).
- **Regular Support:** $*,* per month starting September *.
- **Total Monthly Payments (October to March):** $*,* + $*,* = $*,*.
Would you like help drafting this into a formal motion?

To structure your motion with six installments beginning in September:
- **Retroactive Payments:** $*,* per month for 6 months (September * to February *).
- **Regular Support:** $*,* per month starting September *.
- **Total Payment (September to February):** $*,* + $*,* = $*,*/month.
Would you like help drafting this into a formal motion?

To state the payment plan after February in your motion, you can write:
- "Beginning March *, the obligor shall pay the regular shared custody child support amount of $*,* per month, as calculated under the current guidelines."
Would you like assistance drafting this into your motion?