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26.26B.030  <<  26.26B.040 >>   26.26B.050

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RCW 26.26B.040

Support ordersTime 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:

Severability1983 1st ex.s. c 41: See note following RCW 26.09.060.