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RCW 26.26A.040

RCW 26.26A.040 - Choice of law (2026)

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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 s 105.]

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