Revised Code of Washington - RCW Title 74 Public Assistance - Section 74.20.240 Petition for support order by married parent with minor children who are receiving public assistance -- Order -- Powers of court

§ 74.20.240. Petition for support order by married parent with minor children who are receiving public assistance -- Order -- Powers of court

(1) After the hearing of the petition for an order of support the court shall make an order granting or denying it and fixing, if allowed, the terms and amount of the support. (2) The court has the same power to compel the attendance of witnesses and the production of testimony as in actions and suits, to make such decree or orders as are equitable in view of the circumstances of both parties and to punish violations thereof as other contempts are punished.

[1963 c 206 § 9.]

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