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2005 Washington Revised Code RCW 26.26.021: Scope of act — Choice of law — Surrogate parentage contracts.

    (1) This chapter governs every determination of parentage in this state.

         (2) The court shall apply the law of this state to adjudicate the parent-child relationship. The applicable law does not depend on:

         (a) The place of birth of the child; or

         (b) The past or present residence of the child.

         (3) This chapter does not create, enlarge, or diminish parental rights or duties under other law of this state.

         (4) If a birth results under a surrogate parentage contract that is unenforceable under the law of this state, the parent-child relationship is determined as provided in RCW 26.26.101 through 26.26.116.

    [2002 c 302 § 103.]

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