§ 26.26B.010 Mandatory use of approved forms
§ 26.26B.020 Judgment or order determining parent and child relationship — Support judgment and orders — Residential provisions — Custody — Restraining orders — Notice of modification or termination of restraining
§ 26.26B.030 Support orders — Compliance with RCW 26.23.050
§ 26.26B.040 Support orders — Time limit, exception
§ 26.26B.050 Restraining order — Knowing violation — Penalty — Law enforcement immunity
§ 26.26B.060 Costs
§ 26.26B.070 Proof of certain support and parentage establishment costs
§ 26.26B.080 Enforcement of judgments or orders
§ 26.26B.090 Modification of judgment or order — Continuing jurisdiction
§ 26.26B.100 Health care coverage
§ 26.26B.110 Relinquishment of child for adoption — Notice to other parent
§ 26.26B.120 Parenting plan — Designation of parent for other state and federal purposes
§ 26.26B.130 Judicial proceedings for parenting and support of a child
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Terms Used In Washington Code > Chapter 26.26B - Miscellaneous parentage act provisions

  • Arrest: Taking physical custody of a person by lawful authority.
  • Bail: Security given for the release of a criminal defendant or witness from legal custody (usually in the form of money) to secure his/her appearance on the day and time appointed.
  • Dependent: A person dependent for support upon another.
  • Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
  • Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.
  • Injunction: An order of the court prohibiting (or compelling) the performance of a specific act to prevent irreparable damage or injury.
  • Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.
  • Obligation: An order placed, contract awarded, service received, or similar transaction during a given period that will require payments during the same or a future period.
  • person: may be construed to include the United States, this state, or any state or territory, or any public or private corporation or limited liability company, as well as an individual. See Washington Code 1.16.080
  • Probable cause: A reasonable ground for belief that the offender violated a specific law.
  • Rescission: The cancellation of budget authority previously provided by Congress. The Impoundment Control Act of 1974 specifies that the President may propose to Congress that funds be rescinded. If both Houses have not approved a rescission proposal (by passing legislation) within 45 days of continuous session, any funds being withheld must be made available for obligation.
  • Testimony: Evidence presented orally by witnesses during trials or before grand juries.