Waymire v. Waymire

On April 14, 1967, plaintiff, Lucretia L. Waymire, was granted a decree of divorce from the defend ant, Wayne C. Waymire. She was awarded custody of their three minor children, and the defendant was directed to pay child support “until the children reach their majority or are sooner self-supporting.” At the time this decree was entered, the age of majority was 21 years. RCW 26.28.010. Effective August 9, 1971, RCW 26.28.010 was amended by Laws of 1971, 1st Ex. Sess., ch. 292, § 1, p. 1603, to reduce the age to 18 years:

Except as otherwise specifically provided by law, all persons shall be…