Proceeding to adjudicate parentage — Child as party — Representation.

RCW 26.26A.485
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(1) A minor child is a permissive party but not a necessary party to a proceeding under RCW 26.26A.400 through 26.26A.515 . (2) The court shall appoint a guardian ad litem, subject to RCW 74.20.310 , to represent a child in a proceeding under RCW 26.26A.400 through 26.26A.515 , if the court finds that the interests of the child are not adequately represented. (1) A minor child is a permissive party but not a necessary party to a proceeding under RCW 26.26A.400 through 26.26A.515 . (2) The court shall appoint a guardian ad litem, subject to RCW 74.20.310 , to represent a child in a proceeding under RCW 26.26A.400 through 26.26A.515 , if the court finds that the interests of the child are not adequately represented.
Source: WA Statutes (Official Site)URL: https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=26.26A&full=trueFetched: 6/29/2026

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