Wash. Rev. Code § 26.26A.405

Current through 2024

Section 26.26A.405 - Standing to maintain proceeding to adjudicate parentage

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.

RCW 26.26A.405

Added by 2018 c 6,§ 502, eff. 1/1/2019.