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Support orders—Time limit, exception.
A court may not order payment for support provided or expenses incurred more than five years prior to the commencement of the action. Any period of time in which the responsible party has concealed himself or herself or avoided the jurisdiction of the court under this chapter or chapter
26.26A RCW shall not be included within the five-year period.
NOTES:
Severability—1983 1st ex.s. c 41: See note following RCW
26.09.060.