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RCW 26.26A.040: Choice of law.

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Washington Code › Title 26 › Chapter 26A › Section 040

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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.

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