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Washington Adoption Laws - RCW 26.33.160 - Consent to Adoption
http://www.leg.wa.gov/RCW/index.cfm?fuseaction=sec
Source: Washington State Legislature

Revised Code of Washington Title 26.33.160 describing who must provide consent to the adoption of a child and the methods and restrictions on a revocation of consent.
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• Who is required to provide consent to the adoption of a child?
• What is the timeframe in which consent to an adoption may be revoked?
• How does one revoke their consent to an adoption?
• Is an adoption revocable after it has been approved by the court?

Washington Adoption Laws - RCW 26.33.150 - Petition for Adoption
http://www.leg.wa.gov/RCW/index.cfm?fuseaction=sec
Source: Washington State Legislature

Revised Code of Washington Title 26.33.150 and 26.33.240 regarding the adoption petition. Discusses the proper means to file the petition and the resulting hearing on the adoption petition.
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• Who files the petition for an adoption?
• What information is included in a petition for adoption?
• How long after filing an adoption petition does the court schedule an adoption hearing?
• Who is to receive notice of an adoption hearing?

Washington Adoption Laws - RCW 26.33.140 - Who May Adopt or be Adopted
http://www.leg.wa.gov/RCW/index.cfm?fuseaction=sec
Source: Washington State Legislature

Revised Code of Washington Title 26.33.140 describing who may adopt or be adopted under Washington law.
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• How old does a person have to be to adopt a child?
• Who may be adopted under Washington law?

Washington Adoption Laws - RCW 26.33.045 - Consideration of Race and National Origin
http://www.leg.wa.gov/RCW/index.cfm?fuseaction=sec
Source: Washington State Legislature

Revised Code of Washington Title 26.33.045 setting forth the prohibition of a denial or delay of an adoption due to race or national origin, although these factors may be taken into account where it would be in the best interest of the child.
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• Does Washington allow the adoption of children who are of different races or national origin than the would-be parents?

Washington Adoption Laws - RCW 26.33.330 - Sealed Adoption Records
http://www.leg.wa.gov/RCW/index.cfm?fuseaction=sec
Source: Washington State Legislature

Revised Code of Washington 26.33.330 regarding the sealing of adoption records.
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• Are adoption records automatically sealed?
• Does the court ever allow one to view sealed adoption records?