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WPF PS 16.0100 - Petition for Establishment of Parentage Pursuant to RCW 26.26 - Washington

WPF PS 16.0100 - Petition for Establishment of Parentage Pursuant to RCW 26.26 - Washington-2025

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The document is a legal petition form used in the Superior Court of Washington to determine parentage for children over the age of two. It is intended for individuals who believe they are the parent of a child but have not been recognized as such due to an existing Paternity Acknowledgment or court decision. The form outlines the necessary information required to establish legal parenthood, including details about the child, current legal parents, and jurisdictional issues. It also includes requests for genetic testing, appointment of a Guardian ad Litem, and potential changes to custody arrangements.

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