A support agreement entered into as a result of a finding of extenuating circumstances may not be effective before the date the department received the written request for participation in the adoption support program from the adoptive parent. Under no circumstances may the department back date an adoption support agreement more than two years from the date of an order of an administrative law judge or review judge authorizing the department to enter an adoption support agreement after finalization of the adoption.
Wash. Admin. Code § 388-27-0320
Statutory Authority: RCW 74.13.031. 01-08-045, § 388-27-0320, filed 3/30/01, effective 4/30/01.