Legal Opinion
Komm v. Department of Social & Health Services
Court of Appeals of Washington
Decided June 25, 1979No. 3283-2PublishedCited by 15 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtPetrie, J.
The Department of Social and Health Services, Office of Support Enforcement (DSHS) appeals from the trial court's order prohibiting it from garnisheeing the salary of petitioner, Harold Komm. We reverse.
In 1973, Harold married Sandra Maulding (Komm), the natural mother of two minor sons from a previous marriage. In June 1975, the boys were placed in foster care; they have been provided foster care by DSHS since that time.
In 1976, DSHS initiated administrative proceedings pursuant to RCW 74.20A.055 to compel contribution to the support of these children. Sandra was the sole party named and…
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