How long does it take to get child support from Washington ESD unemployment benefits?

That's helpful, thank you. I was getting worried something went wrong with the paperwork.

Yeah the timing sounds about right. When I was getting UI last year it took forever for anything to change on my account.

I didn't know DCS was involved. Should I call them or Washington ESD to check on the status?

I'd start with DCS since they initiate the process. They can tell you if Washington ESD has acknowledged receiving the order.

I had the same problem until I found this service called Claimyr. They actually got me through to a Washington ESD agent in like 15 minutes. Check out claimyr.com - they have a video demo at https://youtu.be/7DieNd3C7zQ that shows how it works.

Really? That actually worked for you? I'm so desperate at this point I'd try anything.

Yeah it was legit. Way better than spending hours on hold for nothing. They handle all the calling stuff so you don't have to deal with the busy signals.

Ugh I hadn't even thought about that. How much can they take from unemployment?

I think it's still up to 50% for child support, but 50% of $600/week is a lot different than 50% of $1000/week, you know?

yep this is exactly what happened with my ex. went from getting $800/month to like $300 when he lost his job

Oh great, so even when it starts there could be problems with the amount? This is so stressful.

Not trying to scare you, just want you to know to double check everything when it does start. Sometimes the percentage calculation gets messed up.

How would I find out if his claim is approved? Can I check that somehow?

You can't check his claim directly, but DCS should be able to tell you if Washington ESD is reporting any issues with implementing the withholding order.

This is exactly why I used that Claimyr thing someone mentioned earlier. Needed to check on my claim status and couldn't get through the normal way. Worked great.

Child support is calculated on the gross amount before taxes. So if he's getting $500 gross, they'd take up to $250 for child support, then taxes come out of the remaining $250.

OK that makes sense. At least it's calculated on the full amount.

Tell me about it. I've been waiting 2 months for them to process my appeal. The whole department is a mess.

Same here. Been in adjudication for 5 weeks with no explanation. That's actually why I ended up trying Claimyr - finally got through to someone who could explain what was happening with my claim.

Thank you, I really appreciate that. Some days it feels like nothing will ever get resolved.

I totally get it. Been there myself. It's frustrating but try to be patient with the process.

Good point. I have the court paperwork but haven't been tracking my calls. I'll start doing that.

Yeah documentation is key with these government agencies. They lose stuff all the time and then act like it's your fault.

Ugh, so if he gets a new job I have to start this whole process over again?

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.

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.