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Can a known donor renounce his legal obligations as a parent?
Yes. Under WA law, a sperm donor is not a legal parent unless otherwise agreed in a signed agreement between donor and the intended parents.
What if a known donor attempts to enforce his parental rights when the original intent was to be a sperm donor only?
If there is a signed agreement between donor and the intended parents, a sperm donor will not be able to assert legal parentage.
Does the state allow for second-parent adoption (i.e., for same-sex couples)?
Yes.
Does the state allow for multiple-parent families (when the child has more than two adults in a parenting role)?
Yes, some courts have recognized multiple parents.
Does the state recognize “de-facto” or “psychological” parentage (of an “acting” parent without a biological connection) or a similar concept?
Yes.