Tulalip Child Support Enforcement

Child Support can be confusing and often an emotional event for all parties involved. Please visit our Frequently Asked Questions section for more information. Please note these are generic questions people ask. Individual cases are unique. To get answers specific to your case, please contact Tulalip Child Support Enforcement. Our contact information is listed.

Services Provided

Promote accountability for financial, needs through enforcement of child support for the children
Ensure the non-custodial parent is satisfying the financial responsibility set by a court to provide the needs of the children
Maintain relationships with agencies or departments to enforce or set child support orders
Strengthening families through promoting responsible parenting by enforcing Child Support Orders and ensuring the needs of the children are met.

Other Helpful Information

Washington State Division of Child Support

Tulalip Liaison: Tony Ignacio
Phone: 360-805-8396
E-mail: tignacio@dshs.wa.gov
Website: Washington State DSHS - Division of Child Support

Address:
DCS (Division of Child Support)
840 N Broadway
Everett, WA 98201

Forms

Additional Child Form

Child Support Modification Form

Customer Complaint Form

Fillable W-9 Form

Authorization for Release of Confidential Information

Tulalip Tribal Court Financial Declaration

Law

Child Support Code

Frequently Asked Questions

How is a child support case established? I never opened a case

If you or the child(ren) receive assistance from State Medical, TANF or Foster Care, and or Tribal TANF, the program will automatically send a referral to the Child Support programs to open a case to recoup funding.

I want to establish a child support order. What do I do? What paperwork do I need?

Please fill out a child support application and submit it to the Tulalip Child Support Program by mail, fax, e-mail, or in person.

How far back can I go to request child support?

Different factors are accounted for to answer these questions. Please ask your Child Support Officers for specifics to your case.

The parent paying child support says they have been paying child support; I have not received any checks.

In some cases, the State or Tribal Programs are paid first. However, the paying party should contact the Child Support Office to discuss.

I have been paying child support every month. The parent says they are not receiving any money. Where is the money going?

In some cases, the State or Tribal Programs are paid first. Please contact the office to discuss your current case.

What if I am not on TANF anymore?

If there is an active order of Child Support, then the custodial parent will receive current child support.

Can I increase the child support I am receiving?

Yes. If this I something you would like to do, please fill out the Modification Application. However, by filling this out, DOES NOT guarantee your child support will go up, it could go down or not change at all. It will all depend on the facts of the specific case.

I am not making as much money as I did when child support was established, what do I do?

Please fill out a child support MODIFICATION APPLICATION and submit it to the program.

Is the child support order modified automatically for paying parents or parents receiving child support?

No.

What if I know the parent paying child support is making more money now, but still paying the same amount of child support set 10 years ago?

Please fill out and submit a Modification Application.

Why do I only get a small amount of child support when I thought the order was higher?

- The NCP (payer) might have more than one case they are paying on, and they do not make enough to satisfy the primary obligation
- The arrears could be paid in full, and you are only receiving your basic obligation
- The program is paying State or Tribal programs firsts

Why isn’t the State collecting the full amount of child support?

Please contact the State in which your child support case is open. If it is WA State, we can assist you in contacting them.

What if I know the paying parent is making more money than they are reporting?

The program can only go off of factual income (income with proof). Please contact your Enforcement Officer with case-specific questions.

I don’t want to pay child support because the custodial parent will not let me see the kids.

Child support and visitation are two different topics. Child Support can only address the Child Support matter.

Can I stop the other parent from seeing the kids if they are not paying child support?

No.

I moved recently. How do I update my contact information?

Please contact the program by phone, email, or mail, to update your information.

I lost all the paperwork, where can I get information on my case?

Contact the Child Support Program. If it is the application you have lost, please fill out and submit a new one.

I cannot always make it to the bank when I get a check in the mail. Does the State offer direct deposit or something like that?

Yes, they have a cash card. Please contact WA DCS for more information.

I am a Tribal member; do I have to go to the State to request child support?

No. We prefer you to apply with our office.

When is the Tulalip Child Support Enforcement office going to open?

We are open and running.

Still, have questions?

Please contact the Tulalip Child Support Program.

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