RCW 26.18.010: Legislative findings.

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Washington Code › Title 26 › Chapter 18 › Section 010

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The legislature finds that there is an urgent need for vigorous enforcement of child support and maintenance obligations, and that stronger and more efficient statutory remedies need to be established to supplement and complement the remedies provided in chapters 26.09 , 26.21A, 26.26A, 26.26B, 74.20, and 74.20A RCW.

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