Prosecuting Attorney's Office

Prosecutor: Rich Weyrich

Family Support Division

The Family Support Division of the Skagit County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office represents the State Division of Child Support (DCS) in Skagit and Island counties pursuant to a written agreement between Skagit County and the State Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS). Under the terms of the contract the State reimburses Skagit County for legal representation in the following areas:

In Skagit County

Establishing paternity and child support for children born outside of marriage
Modifying existing child support orders
Enforcing child support orders through judicial contempt proceedings
Defending DCS’ efforts to collect child support
Representing the State’s interests in privately-initiated domestic relations cases

Frequently Asked Questions

Family Support Sr. Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Karen Pinnell
Skagit County Family Support
1404 E. College Way, Mount Vernon, 98273
Phone: (360) 416-1161
Fax: (360) 416-1163
email: prosecutor@co.skagit.wa.us