If you object to the notice and want a hearing, do one of the following within the time limits listed above:
- Complete the enclosed Objection/Request for Adjudicative Proceeding form. Return the completed form to the DCS address listed on the form.
- Call the DCS office at the telephone numbers listed on page 9 and ask for a hearing. Use the toll-free telephone number for long distance calls only.
If you object to the notice, DCS may ask you to provide the following documents:
- The completed Washington State Child Support Schedule worksheets.
- Copies of your federal tax returns for the past two years.
- A copy of your most recent pay stub.
- A completed Statement of Resources and Expenses form (DSHS 18-097).
NOTE: Even if you agree with the terms in this notice, the other party to the case may ask for a hearing. If you or the other party asks for a hearing, you will receive notice of the date, time, and place of the scheduled hearing. If you do not attend and participate in a scheduled hearing, a support order may be issued with no input from you.
If you still have questions, contact your support enforcement officer at the phone number listed on the last page of the notice you received. If you are not sure which office handles your case, call the KIDS line at 1-800-442-KIDS (5437).