Child Support Amidst No Contact Order

Summary

The user has been served with a child support order while a no-contact order is in place, preventing him from contacting his son. The no-contact order was issued by the Clallam County Court based on false claims of abuse made by the childs grandmother, who is the primary custodian. The user has not taken any steps to challenge these orders and is financially unable to afford a lawyer. The user has been advised to seek legal aid and has been provided with contact information for legal aid services in Washington. The users current income is from part-time employment, earning roughly $1,600 a month, and he is ordered to pay $317 a month in child support.

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served with child support order when there is a no contact order in place
What is the nature of the no contact order and who issued it?
no contact with my son, filed by his grandmother, issued by clallam county court
Who is the primary custodian of your son currently?
his gramdmother
What is the reason for the no contact order issued by the Clallam County Court?
to keep me from contacting my som
What were the reasons given by the court for issuing the no contact order?
false claims of abuse
What evidence was presented to the court to support these false claims of abuse?
none, just the grandmothers written word
What steps have you taken so far to challenge the no contact order and the child support order?
i havent
What is your financial situation? Are you able to afford a lawyer to help you challenge these orders?
dirt broke
Have you considered applying for legal aid? In Washington, Northwest Justice Project provides free legal services to low-income individuals. Their contact number is *-*-*-*.
they can’t accept any new intakes at this time
Have you tried reaching out to other legal aid services in Washington, such as Columbia Legal Services? Their contact number is (*) *-*.
no
What is the duration of the no contact order issued by the Clallam County Court?
2years
Have you received any legal documentation regarding the child support order?
yes
What is the amount of child support you are ordered to pay?
they want me to pay *.* a month
What is your current income source and how much do you earn monthly? In Washington, child support is calculated based on both parents' net incomes.
part time employment, roughly *,* a month
Have you provided the court with proof of your income? In Washington, child support payments are generally *% of your net income.