Q: Will my past relationship with my boss who got me pregnant lead to legal issues during child support in WA?

A: Based on Washington State law, your situation involves complex legal considerations regarding child support and potential criminal liability. Under Washington law, the age of consent is 16, which means that if you were 16 at the time of the relationship, the sexual contact itself may have been legally consensual. However, there are important exceptions that could apply in your case, particularly regarding the employment relationship between you and the father of your child.

Washington State has specific laws regarding sexual misconduct with a minor that apply when there is a significant age difference combined with a position of authority or supervision. RCW 9A.44.093 specifically addresses sexual misconduct with a minor in the first degree, which includes when a person who is at least 60 months (5 years) older than the victim and in a supervisory position engages in sexual contact with a 16 or 17-year-old. Given that your boss was approximately 8-9 years older and in a direct supervisory position over you, this statute could potentially apply to your situation, regardless of consent.

Regarding the child support process itself, Washington's Division of Child Support focuses primarily on establishing paternity and financial responsibility rather than investigating potential criminal conduct that occurred years ago. While the paternity action itself wouldn't automatically trigger a criminal investigation, information revealed during court proceedings becomes part of the public record and could theoretically be accessed by law enforcement. The statute of limitations for most sex crimes in Washington is generally 3 years, though certain offenses against minors may have extended limitations. Given that 16 years have passed, prosecution may be barred by the statute of limitations, but this varies based on the specific circumstances and the exact nature of any potential charges. I recommend consulting with a family law attorney who can advise you on how to proceed with the child support case while navigating these sensitive issues.RetryClaude can make mistakes. Please double-check responses.