Establish Parentage for Unmarried Parents
Unmarried Parents Hub: Unmarried Parents Document Services
What It Means to Establish Parentage
Establishing parentage determines who the legal father of a child is when parents are not married. A parentage case may also address related issues such as custody, a parenting plan, and child support.
When a Parentage Case Is Required in Washington
A parentage case typically begins with a Petition to Decide Parentage. This process is not appropriate if there is already a signed Acknowledgment of Parentage, if the father is listed on the birth certificate, or if a child support order already exists.
Parentage cases involve specific legal rules and required court documents. Our paralegal document preparation services help ensure the correct forms are completed and ready for filing in Washington State courts.
Related Unmarried Parents Services
We provide document preparation services for unmarried parents throughout Snohomish County and across Washington State. Call today to request a questionnaire or to ask questions about starting a parentage case.