26.26A.005 – Short title—2018 c 6.

RCW 26.26A.005 Short title—2018 c 6. This act may be known and cited as the uniform parentage act. [ 2018 c 6 § 101.]

26.26A.010 – Definitions.

RCW 26.26A.010 Definitions. The definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter unless the context clearly requires otherwise. (1) “Acknowledged parent” means an individual who has established a parent-child relationship under RCW 26.26A.200 through 26.26A.265. (2) “Adjudicated parent” means an individual who has been adjudicated to be a parent of a child by a court […]

26.26A.020 – Scope.

RCW 26.26A.020 Scope. (1) This chapter applies to an adjudication or determination of parentage. (2) This chapter does not create, affect, enlarge, or diminish parental rights or duties under law of this state other than this chapter. [ 2018 c 6 § 103.]

26.26A.030 – Authorized courts.

RCW 26.26A.030 Authorized courts. The superior courts of this state may adjudicate parentage under this chapter. [ 2018 c 6 § 104.]

26.26A.040 – Choice of law.

RCW 26.26A.040 Choice of law. The court shall apply the law of this state to adjudicate parentage. The applicable law does not depend on: (1) The place of birth of the child; or (2) The past or present residence of the child. [ 2018 c 6 § 105.]

26.26A.050 – Data privacy.

RCW 26.26A.050 Data privacy. A proceeding under this chapter is subject to law of this state other than this chapter which governs the health, safety, privacy, and liberty of a child or other individual who could be affected by disclosure of information that could identify the child or other individual, including address, telephone number, digital […]

26.26A.060 – Provisions applicable to father-child relationship also applicable to mother-child relationship and vice versa.

RCW 26.26A.060 Provisions applicable to father-child relationship also applicable to mother-child relationship and vice versa. To the extent practicable, a provision of this chapter applicable to a father-child relationship applies to a mother-child relationship and a provision of this chapter applicable to a mother-child relationship applies to a father-child relationship. [ 2018 c 6 § […]

26.26A.070 – Mandatory use of approved forms and format rules.

RCW 26.26A.070 Mandatory use of approved forms and format rules. (1) Effective January 1, 2020, a party shall not file any pleading with the clerk of the court in an action commenced under this chapter unless on forms approved by the administrator for the courts. (2) The administrative office of the courts shall develop and […]