Washington Findings and Conclusions About Parentage are legal documents issued by the state of Washington that establish a child's legal parentage. These documents are typically issued by the court as part of a paternity or parentage case. The documents are used to establish a legal relationship between a parent and a child, and can be used to obtain birth certificates, Social Security cards, child support, and other benefits. There are two types of Washington Findings and Conclusions About Parentage: voluntary and involuntary. Voluntary Findings and Conclusions may be issued when both parents consent to the establishment of parentage. Involuntary Findings and Conclusions are issued when one party contests parentage and the court must issue a decision. These documents may also be used to establish parentage in cases involving adoption or surrogacy.