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Washington · Through July 15, 2026

RCW 26.26A.405: Standing to maintain proceeding to adjudicate parentage.

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  1. Title 26
  2. Chapter 26.26A

Except as otherwise provided in RCW 26.26A.200 through 26.26A.265 and 26.26A.435 through 26.26A.450, a proceeding to adjudicate parentage may be maintained by:

(1) The child;

(2) The woman who gave birth to the child, unless a court has adjudicated that she is not a parent;

(3) An individual who is a parent under this chapter;

(4) An individual whose parentage of the child is to be adjudicated;

(5) The division of child support;

(6) An adoption agency authorized by law of this state other than this chapter or licensed child placement agency; or

(7) A representative authorized by law of this state other than this chapter to act for an individual who otherwise would be entitled to maintain a proceeding but is deceased, incapacitated, or a minor.

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