Section 26.26.550. Proceeding to adjudicate parentage—Before birth.  


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  • A proceeding to adjudicate parentage may be commenced before the birth of the child, but may not be concluded until after the birth of the child. The following actions may be taken before the birth of the child:
    (1) Service of process;
    (2) Discovery;
    (3) Except as prohibited by RCW 26.26.405, collection of specimens for genetic testing; and
    (4) Temporary orders authorized under RCW 26.26.590.
    NOTES:
    CostsApplication2011 c 283: See notes following RCW 26.26.011.