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Also worth noting that if he stops getting unemployment, you'll need to update the child support enforcement again. The withholding order only applies to the current income source.
Pretty much, yeah. DCS will need to send a new withholding order to his new employer. It's annoying but that's how the system works.
This is why I hate dealing with child support stuff. It's always something.
Just curious - did the court order specify unemployment benefits specifically, or was it just a general income withholding order? Sometimes the language matters for how quickly it gets processed.
I think it was general income withholding. The court clerk said it would cover any income including unemployment.
That should be fine then. General orders are actually better because they cover all income sources automatically.
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Keep trying different numbers and times. Eventually something will work. The key is persistence.
Persistence is right. It shouldn't be this hard but that's the reality.
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One more tip - if you ever don't receive your payment by Thursday, definitely contact Washington ESD because something might be wrong with your claim. Don't wait until the next week to check.
Good advice. I'll keep that Thursday deadline in mind.
Absolutely, earlier is better when it comes to resolving payment issues.
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For what it's worth, I keep a log of all my calling attempts with times and dates. That way if there are any issues later I can show I tried to reach them multiple times. Might be useful for appeals or other situations.
Smart idea. Documentation is always good when dealing with government agencies.
I do the same thing. Screenshots of busy signals and everything.
The whole system needs an overhaul. It shouldn't be this hard to contact the unemployment office when people are already stressed about their claims.
Agreed. Other states seem to have better phone systems than Washington ESD.
It's been like this for years though. Don't think it's going to change anytime soon.
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The good news is once you get everything set up, the weekly claims are pretty quick and easy. Takes me like 5 minutes each week to complete mine.
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Giovanni Rossi
•That's a relief! I was worried the weekly process would be as complicated as the initial application.
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Zainab Mahmoud
•Nah, it's just basic questions about whether you worked, looked for work, and if you're able and available. Much simpler.
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Ava Williams
You've got this! I know it seems overwhelming at first but thousands of people go through this process every week. Take it step by step and don't hesitate to ask for help if you need it.
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Giovanni Rossi
•Thank you everyone! This thread has been incredibly helpful. I'm going to start my application tonight.
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KylieRose
•Good luck! Feel free to come back and ask if you run into any issues.
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