Proceeding to adjudicate parentage — Venue.

RCW 26.26A.420
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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. 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.
Source: WA Statutes (Official Site)URL: https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=26.26A&full=trueFetched: 6/29/2026

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