# WAC 388-14A-1015: WAC 388-14A-1015. What laws regulate the actions of the division of child support?

> Washington · Regulations · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_388_14A_1015

## Section

- **Citation:** WAC 388-14A-1015
- **Heading:** WAC 388-14A-1015. What laws regulate the actions of the division of child support?
- **Jurisdiction:** Washington
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Washington Administrative Code / Title 388 / Chapter 388-14A / Section 388-14A-1015

## Text

(1) The following are the primary state and federal laws which apply to the division of child support (DCS):
(a) Title IV-D of the Social Security Act sets out the federal requirements for a state's support enforcement program.
(b) Title 45 of the Code of Federal Regulations contains the federal regulations regarding support enforcement programs.
(c) Chapter 26.23 RCW establishes the Washington state support enforcement program.
(2) Most state statutes governing DCS are found in Title 26 RCW and chapters 74.20 and 74.20A RCW.
(3) The Washington Administrative Code (WAC) contains the state regulations regarding the Washington state support enforcement program.

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