The term 'de facto' means 'in fact' or 'in reality,' and that's precisely what de facto parenting is about. A de facto parent is someone who has stepped into the role of a parent, forming a consistent, parent-like bond with a child without being the child's biological or adoptive parent. This person provides care, emotional [...] The post What is a ‘De Facto Parent’ in Washington? appeared first on Envision Family Law.