Section 26.26.545. Joinder of proceedings.  


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  • (1) Except as otherwise provided in subsection (2) of this section, a proceeding to adjudicate parentage may be joined with a proceeding for: Adoption or termination of parental rights under chapter 26.33 RCW; determination of a parenting plan, child support, annulment, dissolution of marriage, dissolution of a domestic partnership, or legal separation under chapter 26.09 or 26.19 RCW; or probate or administration of an estate under chapter 11.48 or 11.54 RCW, or other appropriate proceeding.
    (2) A respondent may not join a proceeding described in subsection (1) of this section with a proceeding to adjudicate parentage brought under chapter 26.21A RCW.
    NOTES:
    CostsApplication2011 c 283: See notes following RCW 26.26.011.