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DSHS Form 18-334
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DSHS Form 18-334 Your Options for Child Support Collection While Receiving Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) - Washington
What Is DSHS Form 18-334?
This is a legal form that was released by the Washington State Department of Social and Health Services - a government authority operating within Washington. As of today, no separate filing guidelines for the form are provided by the issuing department.
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Q: What is Form 18-334?A: Form 18-334 is a document that provides information on child support collection options while receiving Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) in Washington.
Q: What is Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)?A: TANF is a government program that provides financial assistance to low-income families.
Q: Why do I need Form 18-334?A: You need Form 18-334 to understand the different options available for child support collection while receiving TANF.
Q: What are my options for child support collection while receiving TANF?A: Form 18-334 outlines various options such as assigning child support rights to the state, cooperating with the Division of Child Support (DCS) for support enforcement, or choosing not to cooperate with DCS.
Q: What does it mean to assign child support rights to the state?A: Assigning child support rights to the state means that any child support payments received will be used to repay the TANF assistance provided.
Q: What happens if I don't cooperate with the Division of Child Support (DCS)?A: If you choose not to cooperate with DCS, your TANF benefits may be reduced or terminated.
Q: Can I change my child support collection option later?A: Yes, you can change your child support collection option later by completing a new Form 18-334.
Q: Are there any fees associated with child support collection?A: There may be fees associated with child support collection, but these fees are generally paid by the noncustodial parent.
Q: Who can I contact for more information?A: For more information, you can contact the Division of Child Support (DCS) or your local Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) office.
Form Details:
- Released on July 1, 2013;
- The latest edition provided by the Washington State Department of Social and Health Services;
- Easy to use and ready to print;
- Available in Chinese;
- Quick to customize;
- Compatible with most PDF-viewing applications;
- Fill out the form in our online filing application.
Download a printable version of DSHS Form 18-334 by clicking the link below or browse more documents and templates provided by the Washington State Department of Social and Health Services.
Download DSHS Form 18-334 Your Options for Child Support Collection While Receiving Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) - Washington
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