RCW 26.26A.420: Proceeding to adjudicate parentage

RCWs > Title 26 > Chapter 26.26A > Section 26.26A.420

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26.26A.415 << 26.26A.420 >> 26.26A.42099

PDFRCW 26.26A.420

Proceeding to adjudicate parentage—Venue.

Except as otherwise provided in RCW 26.26A.730, venue for a proceeding to adjudicate parentage is in the county of this state in which:

(1) The child resides or is located;

(2) If the child does not reside in this state, the respondent resides or is located; or

(3) A proceeding has been commenced for administration of the estate of an individual who is or may be a parent under this chapter.

[ 2018 c 6 § 505.]