Section 388-14A-3975 - What happens at a hearing to terminate or reverse an abatement?(1) If the requesting party was required to submit supporting documents and did not do so, any other party may file a motion to dismiss. The requesting party may ask for a continuance to provide supporting documents.(2) If the hearing is dismissed because supporting documents were not submitted, the requesting party may file a petition to vacate the dismissal.(3) If a hearing is held, the ALJ may reverse the abatement or terminate the abatement on a specific date upon a finding that the NCP has access to or possession of assets or income to provide support while incarcerated.(4) If the requesting party fails to appear after being sent a notice of hearing, the request must be dismissed.(5) Depending on the type of evidence provided at the hearing, the ALJ may order that the abatement of the support order be: (a) Reversed, meaning that the determination that support should be abated is vacated and all amounts owed under the support order are reinstated; or(b) Terminated, meaning that the abatement of support ends as of the date specified in the order.Wash. Admin. Code § 388-14A-3975
Adopted by WSR 22-02-063, Filed 1/4/2022, effective 2/4/2022