A Washington Final Parentage Order (after Acknowledgment or earlier Court Decision) is a document issued by a Washington State court that legally establishes who the parents of a child are. A Final Parentage Order is issued after a court action or a voluntary acknowledgment of parentage has been filed and the court has reviewed the case and found that parentage has been established. This order can be used to establish rights and obligations relating to child support, custody, and visitation. There are two types of Washington Final Parentage Order (after Acknowledgment or earlier Court Decision): an Order Based on an Acknowledgment of Parentage, and an Order Based on a Court Decision. An Order Based on an Acknowledgment of Parentage is issued when the alleged parents sign an Acknowledgment of Parentage form, which is then filed with the state court. An Order Based on a Court Decision is issued after a court action has been brought to establish parentage and the court has found that parentage has been established. In either case, the Final Parentage Order serves as a legal document that establishes the legal rights and obligations of the parents and child.