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Washington State Self-Support Reserve Washington State Courts use the self-support reserve to calculate low income limitations when setting child support. The self-support reserve is 125% of the federal poverty guidelines. RCW 26.19.065(2). Washington State uses the poverty guidelines updated periodically in the Federal Register by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services under the authority of 42 U.S.C. 9902(2). The poverty guidelines were updated in the Annual Update of the HHS Poverty Guidelines, 78 Fed. Reg. 16, 5182 - 5183 (January 24, 2013). The self-support reserve increased $33.00 for 2013:   Former amount from 1/26/12 through 1/23/13 New amount as of 1/24/13 Self-Support Reserve $1,164 $1,197 If you have any questions, please contact Merrie Gough at merrie.gough@courts.wa.gov. Note: Additional documents may be required by local county superior court rules. Important: To obtain legal advice you should hire a lawyer (for “full service” representation or for “limited” representation) or, if you cannot afford one, contact a low cost or free legal service program. For a referral to a lawyer or a legal service program, call CLEAR (888) 201-1014. If you are the victim of domestic violence, you may also obtain assistance from the Domestic Violence Hotline (800) 562-6025. Your county may also have a courthouse facilitator who cannot provide legal advice, but who can offer limited assistance in completing necessary paperwork. This list of forms is not legal advice and is provided only for reference purposes. Prepared by the Pattern Forms Committee and the Administrative Office of the Courts, State of Washington, 2004.

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