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CA Fam Code § 8603 (2021)
2021 California Code|Family Code - FAM|DIVISION 13 - ADOPTION|PART 2 - ADOPTION OF UNMARRIED MINORS|CHAPTER 1 - General Provisions|Section 8603.

8603.  (a) A married person, not lawfully separated from the person’s spouse, shall not adopt a child without the consent of the spouse, provided that the spouse is capable of giving that consent.(b) The consent of the spouse shall not establish any parental rights or responsibilities on the part of the consenting spouse unless that person has consented to adopt the child in a writing filed with the court and is named in the final decree as an adoptive parent. The court shall not name the consenting spouse as an adoptive parent in the final decree unless the consenting spouse has filed a written consent to adopt the child with the court and has an approved adoption home study.(c) The court may dispense with the consent of a spouse who cannot be located after diligent search, or a spouse determined by the court to lack the capacity to consent. A spouse for whom consent was dispensed shall not be named as an adoptive parent in the final decree.(Amended by Stats. 2019, Ch. 115, Sec. 111. (AB 1817) Effective January 1, 2020.)
CA Fam Code § 8605 (2021)
2021 California Code|Family Code - FAM|DIVISION 13 - ADOPTION|PART 2 - ADOPTION OF UNMARRIED MINORS|CHAPTER 1 - General Provisions|Section 8605.

8605.  A child not having a presumed father under Section 7611 may not be adopted without the consent of the child’s mother, if living.(Enacted by Stats. 1992, Ch. 162, Sec. 10. Operative January 1, 1994.)
CA Fam Code § 8606 (2021)
2021 California Code|Family Code - FAM|DIVISION 13 - ADOPTION|PART 2 - ADOPTION OF UNMARRIED MINORS|CHAPTER 1 - General Provisions|Section 8606.

8606.  Notwithstanding Sections 8604 and 8605, the consent of a birth parent is not necessary in the following cases:(a) Where the birth parent has been judicially deprived of the custody and control of the child (1) by a court order declaring the child to be free from the custody and control of either or both birth parents pursuant to Part 4 (commencing with Section 7800) of Division 12 of this code, or Section 366.25 or 366.26 of the Welfare and Institutions Code, or (2) by a similar order of a court of another jurisdiction, pursuant to a law of that jurisdiction authorizing the order.(b) Where the birth parent has, in a judicial proceeding in another jurisdiction, voluntarily surrendered the right to the custody and control of the child pursuant to a law of that jurisdiction providing for the surrender.(c) Where the birth parent has deserted the child without provision for identification of the child.(d) Where the birth parent has relinquished the child for adoption as provided in Section 8700.(e) Where the birth parent has relinquished the child for adoption to a licensed or authorized child-placing agency in another jurisdiction pursuant to the law of that jurisdiction.(Enacted by Stats. 1992, Ch. 162, Sec. 10. Operative January 1, 1994.)
CA Fam Code § 8606.5 (2021)
2021 California Code|Family Code - FAM|DIVISION 13 - ADOPTION|PART 2 - ADOPTION OF UNMARRIED MINORS|CHAPTER 1 - General Provisions|Section 8606.5.

8606.5.  (a) Notwithstanding any other section in this part, and in accordance with Section 1913 of the Indian Child Welfare Act (25 U.S.C. Sec. 1901 et seq.), consent to adoption given by an Indian child’s parent is not valid unless both of the following occur:(1) The consent is executed in writing at least 10 days after the child’s birth and recorded before a judge.(2) The judge certifies that the terms and consequences of the consent were fully explained in detail in English and were fully understood by the parent or that they were interpreted into a language that the parent understood.(b) The parent of an Indian child may withdraw consent to adoption for any reason at any time prior to the entry of a final decree of adoption and the child shall be returned to the parent.(c) After the entry of a final decree of adoption of an Indian child, the Indian child’s parent may withdraw consent to the adoption upon the grounds that consent was obtained through fraud or duress and may petition the court to vacate the decree. Upon a finding that consent was obtained through fraud or duress, the court shall vacate the decree and return the child to the parent, provided that no adoption that has been effective for at least two years may be invalidated unless otherwise permitted under state law.(Amended by Stats. 2019, Ch. 115, Sec. 113. (AB 1817) Effective January 1, 2020.)
CA Fam Code § 8607 (2021)
2021 California Code|Family Code - FAM|DIVISION 13 - ADOPTION|PART 2 - ADOPTION OF UNMARRIED MINORS|CHAPTER 1 - General Provisions|Section 8607.

8607.  All forms adopted by the department authorizing the release of an infant from a health facility to the custody of persons other than the person entitled to custody of the child pursuant to Section 3010 and authorizing these other persons to obtain medical care for the infant shall contain a statement in boldface type delineating the various types of adoptions available, the birth parents’ rights with regard thereto, including, but not limited to, rights with regard to revocation of consent to adoption, and a statement regarding the authority of the court under Part 4 (commencing with Section 7800) of Division 12 to declare the child abandoned by the birth parent or parents.(Enacted by Stats. 1992, Ch. 162, Sec. 10. Operative January 1, 1994.)
CA Fam Code § 8608 (2021)
2021 California Code|Family Code - FAM|DIVISION 13 - ADOPTION|PART 2 - ADOPTION OF UNMARRIED MINORS|CHAPTER 1 - General Provisions|Section 8608.

8608.  (a) The department shall adopt regulations specifying the form and content of the reports required by Sections 8706, 8817, and 8909. In addition to any other material that may be required by the department, the form shall include inquiries designed to elicit information on any illness, disease, or defect of a genetic or hereditary nature.(b) All county adoption agencies and licensed adoption agencies shall cooperate with and assist the department in devising a plan that will effectuate the effective and discreet transmission to adoptees or prospective adoptive parents of pertinent medical information reported to the department, county adoption agency, or licensed adoption agency, upon the request of the person reporting the medical information.(Amended by Stats. 2012, Ch. 35, Sec. 10. (SB 1013) Effective June 27, 2012.)
CA Fam Code § 8609 (2021)
2021 California Code|Family Code - FAM|DIVISION 13 - ADOPTION|PART 2 - ADOPTION OF UNMARRIED MINORS|CHAPTER 1 - General Provisions|Section 8609.

8609.  (a) Any person or organization that, without holding a valid and unrevoked license to place children for adoption issued by the department, advertises in any periodical or newspaper, by radio, or other public medium, that he, she, or it will place children for adoption, or accept, supply, provide, or obtain children for adoption, or that causes any advertisement to be published in or by any public medium soliciting, requesting, or asking for any child or children for adoption is guilty of a misdemeanor.(b) Any person, other than a birth parent, or any organization, association, or corporation that, without holding a valid and unrevoked license to place children for adoption issued by the department, places any child for adoption is guilty of a misdemeanor.(Enacted by Stats. 1992, Ch. 162, Sec. 10. Operative January 1, 1994.)
CA Fam Code § 8609.5 (2021)
2021 California Code|Family Code - FAM|DIVISION 13 - ADOPTION|PART 2 - ADOPTION OF UNMARRIED MINORS|CHAPTER 1 - General Provisions|Section 8609.5.

8609.5.  An adoption request for the adoption of a nondependent minor may be filed with the court in the county in which one of the following applies:(a) The petitioner resides.(b) The child was born or resides at the time of filing.(c) An office of the agency that placed the child for adoption is located.(d) An office of the department or a public adoption agency that is investigating the petition is located.(e) The county in which a placing birth parent or parents resided when the adoptive placement agreement, consent, or relinquishment was signed.(f) The county in which a placing birth parent or parents resided when the petition was filed.(g) The county in which the child was freed for adoption.(Added by Stats. 2012, Ch. 638, Sec. 6. (AB 1757) Effective January 1, 2013.)
CA Fam Code § 8610 (2021)
2021 California Code|Family Code - FAM|DIVISION 13 - ADOPTION|PART 2 - ADOPTION OF UNMARRIED MINORS|CHAPTER 1 - General Provisions|Section 8610.

8610.  (a) The petitioners in a proceeding for adoption of a child shall file with the court a full accounting report of all disbursements of anything of value made or agreed to be made by them or on their behalf in connection with the birth of the child, the placement of the child with the petitioners, any medical or hospital care received by the child’s birth mother or by the child in connection with the child’s birth, any other expenses of either birth parent, or the adoption. The accounting report shall be made under penalty of perjury and shall be submitted to the court on or before the date set for the hearing on the adoption petition, unless the court grants an extension of time.(b) The accounting report shall be itemized in detail and shall show the services relating to the adoption or to the placement of the child for adoption that were received by the petitioners, by either birth parent, by the child, or by any other person for whom payment was made by or on behalf of the petitioners. The report shall also include the dates of each payment, the names and addresses of each attorney, physician and surgeon, hospital, licensed adoption agency, or other person or organization who received any funds of the petitioners in connection with the adoption or the placement of the child with them, or participated in any way in the handling of those funds, either directly or indirectly.(c) This section does not apply to an adoption by a stepparent where one birth parent or adoptive parent retains custody and control of the child.(Enacted by Stats. 1992, Ch. 162, Sec. 10. Operative January 1, 1994.)
CA Fam Code § 8611 (2021)
2021 California Code|Family Code - FAM|DIVISION 13 - ADOPTION|PART 2 - ADOPTION OF UNMARRIED MINORS|CHAPTER 1 - General Provisions|Section 8611.

8611.  All court hearings in an adoption proceeding shall be held in private, and the court shall exclude all persons except the officers of the court, the parties, their witnesses, counsel, and representatives of the agencies present to perform their official duties under the law governing adoptions.(Enacted by Stats. 1992, Ch. 162, Sec. 10. Operative January 1, 1994.)
CA Fam Code § 8612 (2021)
2021 California Code|Family Code - FAM|DIVISION 13 - ADOPTION|PART 2 - ADOPTION OF UNMARRIED MINORS|CHAPTER 1 - General Provisions|Section 8612.

8612.  (a) The court shall examine all persons appearing before it pursuant to this part. The examination of each person shall be conducted separately but within the physical presence of every other person unless the court, in its discretion, orders otherwise.(b) The prospective adoptive parent or parents shall execute and acknowledge an agreement in writing that the child will be treated in all respects as their lawful child.(c) If satisfied that the interest of the child will be promoted by the adoption, the court may make and enter an order of adoption of the child by the prospective adoptive parent or parents.(Enacted by Stats. 1992, Ch. 162, Sec. 10. Operative January 1, 1994.)
CA Fam Code § 8613 (2021)
2021 California Code|Family Code - FAM|DIVISION 13 - ADOPTION|PART 2 - ADOPTION OF UNMARRIED MINORS|CHAPTER 1 - General Provisions|Section 8613.

8613.  (a) If the prospective adoptive parent is commissioned or enlisted in the military service, or auxiliary thereof, of the United States, or of any of its allies, or is engaged in service on behalf of any governmental entity of the United States, or in the American Red Cross, or in any other recognized charitable or religious organization, so that it is impossible or impracticable, because of the prospective adoptive parent’s absence from this state, or otherwise, to make an appearance in person, and the circumstances are established by satisfactory evidence, the appearance may be made for the prospective adoptive parent by counsel, commissioned and empowered in writing for that purpose. The power of attorney may be incorporated in the adoption petition.(b) Where the prospective adoptive parent is permitted to appear by counsel, the agreement may be executed and acknowledged by the counsel, or may be executed by the absent party before a notary public, or any other person authorized to take acknowledgments including the persons authorized by Sections 1183 and 1183.5 of the Civil Code.(c) Where the prospective adoptive parent is permitted to appear by counsel, or otherwise, the court may, in its discretion, cause an examination of the prospective adoptive parent, other interested person, or witness to be made upon deposition, as it deems necessary. The deposition shall be taken upon commission, as prescribed by the Code of Civil Procedure, and the expense thereof shall be borne by the petitioner.(d) The petition, relinquishment or consent, agreement, order, report to the court from any investigating agency, and any power of attorney and deposition shall be filed in the office of the clerk of the court.(e) The provisions of this section permitting an appearance through counsel are equally applicable to the spouse of a prospective adoptive parent who resides with the prospective adoptive parent outside this state.(f) Where, pursuant to this section, neither prospective adoptive parent need appear before the court, the child proposed to be adopted need not appear. If the law otherwise requires that the child execute any document during the course of the hearing, the child may do so through counsel.(g) Where none of the parties appears, the court may not make an order of adoption until after a report has been filed with the court pursuant to Section 8715, 8807, 8914, or 9001.(Amended by Stats. 2002, Ch. 784, Sec. 109. Effective January 1, 2003.)
CA Fam Code § 8613.5 (2021)
2021 California Code|Family Code - FAM|DIVISION 13 - ADOPTION|PART 2 - ADOPTION OF UNMARRIED MINORS|CHAPTER 1 - General Provisions|Section 8613.5.

8613.5.  (a) (1) If it is impossible or impracticable for either prospective adoptive parent to make an appearance in person, and the circumstances are established by clear and convincing documentary evidence, the court may, in its discretion, do either of the following:(A) Waive the personal appearance of the prospective adoptive parent. The appearance may be made for the prospective adoptive parent by counsel, commissioned and empowered in writing for that purpose. The power of attorney may be incorporated in the adoption petition.(B) Authorize the prospective adoptive parent to appear by telephone, videoconference, or other remote electronic means that the court deems reasonable, prudent, and reliable.(2) For purposes of this section, if the circumstances that make an appearance in person by a prospective adoptive parent impossible or impracticable are temporary in nature or of a short duration, the court shall not waive the personal appearance of that prospective adoptive parent.(b) If the prospective adoptive parent is permitted to appear by counsel, the agreement may be executed and acknowledged by the counsel, or may be executed by the absent party before a notary public, or any other person authorized to take acknowledgments including the persons authorized by Sections 1183 and 1183.5 of the Civil Code.(c) If the prospective adoptive parent is permitted to appear by counsel, or otherwise, the court may, in its discretion, cause an examination of the prospective adoptive parent, other interested person, or witness to be made upon deposition, as it deems necessary. The deposition shall be taken upon commission, as prescribed by the Code of Civil Procedure, and the expense thereof shall be borne by the petitioner.(d) The petition, relinquishment or consent, agreement, order, report to the court from any investigating agency, and any power of attorney and deposition shall be filed in the office of the clerk of the court.(e) The provisions of this section permitting an appearance by counsel or electronically pursuant to subparagraph (B) of paragraph (1) of subdivision (a) are equally applicable to the spouse of a prospective adoptive parent who resides with the prospective adoptive parent outside this state.(f) If, pursuant to this section, neither prospective adoptive parent need appear before the court, the child proposed to be adopted need not appear. If the law otherwise requires that the child execute any document during the course of the hearing, the child may do so through counsel.(g) If none of the parties appear, the court may not make an order of adoption until after a report has been filed with the court pursuant to Section 8715, 8807, 8914, or 9001.(Amended by Stats. 2014, Ch. 763, Sec. 9. (AB 1701) Effective January 1, 2015.)
CA Fam Code § 8613.7 (2021)
2021 California Code|Family Code - FAM|DIVISION 13 - ADOPTION|PART 2 - ADOPTION OF UNMARRIED MINORS|CHAPTER 1 - General Provisions|Section 8613.7.

8613.7.  On and after January 1, 2014, the court shall provide to any petitioner for adoption pursuant to this part a notice informing the petitioner that they may be eligible for reduced-cost coverage through the California Health Benefit Exchange established under Title 22 (commencing with Section 100500) of the Government Code or no-cost coverage through Medi-Cal. The notice shall include information on obtaining coverage pursuant to those programs, and shall be developed by the California Health Benefit Exchange.(Amended by Stats. 2019, Ch. 115, Sec. 114. (AB 1817) Effective January 1, 2020.)
CA Fam Code § 8614 (2021)
2021 California Code|Family Code - FAM|DIVISION 13 - ADOPTION|PART 2 - ADOPTION OF UNMARRIED MINORS|CHAPTER 1 - General Provisions|Section 8614.

8614.  Upon the request of the adoptive parents or the adopted child, a clerk of the superior court may issue a certificate of adoption that states the date and place of adoption, the birthday of the child, the names of the adoptive parents, and the name the child has taken. Unless the child has been adopted by a stepparent or by a relative, as defined in subdivision (c) of Section 8616.5, the certificate shall not state the name of the birth parents of the child.(Amended by Stats. 2003, Ch. 251, Sec. 5. Effective January 1, 2004.)
CA Fam Code § 8615 (2021)
2021 California Code|Family Code - FAM|DIVISION 13 - ADOPTION|PART 2 - ADOPTION OF UNMARRIED MINORS|CHAPTER 1 - General Provisions|Section 8615.

8615.  (a) Notwithstanding any other law, an action may be brought in the county in which the petitioner resides for the purpose of obtaining for a child adopted by the petitioner a new birth certificate specifying that a deceased spouse of the petitioner who was in the home at the time of the initial placement of the child is a parent of the child.(b) In an adoption proceeding, the petitioner may request that the new birth certificate specify that a deceased spouse of the petitioner who was in the home at the time of the initial placement of the child is a parent of the child.(c) The inclusion of the name of a deceased person in a birth certificate issued pursuant to a court order under this section does not affect any matter of testate or intestate succession, and is not competent evidence on the issue of the relationship between the adopted child and the deceased person in any action or proceeding.(Enacted by Stats. 1992, Ch. 162, Sec. 10. Operative January 1, 1994.)
CA Fam Code § 8616 (2021)
2021 California Code|Family Code - FAM|DIVISION 13 - ADOPTION|PART 2 - ADOPTION OF UNMARRIED MINORS|CHAPTER 1 - General Provisions|Section 8616.

8616.  After adoption, the adopted child and the adoptive parents shall sustain towards each other the legal relationship of parent and child and have all the rights and are subject to all the duties of that relationship.(Enacted by Stats. 1992, Ch. 162, Sec. 10. Operative January 1, 1994.)
CA Fam Code § 8617 (2021)
2021 California Code|Family Code - FAM|DIVISION 13 - ADOPTION|PART 2 - ADOPTION OF UNMARRIED MINORS|CHAPTER 1 - General Provisions|Section 8617.

8617.  (a) Except as provided in subdivision (b), the existing parent or parents of an adopted child are, from the time of the adoption, relieved of all parental duties towards, and all responsibility for, the adopted child, and have no right over the child.(b) The termination of the parental duties and responsibilities of the existing parent or parents under subdivision (a) may be waived if both the existing parent or parents and the prospective adoptive parent or parents sign a waiver at any time prior to the finalization of the adoption. The waiver shall be filed with the court.(c) This section applies to all adoptions except intercountry adoptions governed by Chapter 4 (commencing with Section 8900).(Amended by Stats. 2019, Ch. 192, Sec. 1. (AB 1373) Effective January 1, 2020.)
CA Fam Code § 8618 (2021)
2021 California Code|Family Code - FAM|DIVISION 13 - ADOPTION|PART 2 - ADOPTION OF UNMARRIED MINORS|CHAPTER 1 - General Provisions|Section 8618.

8618.  A child adopted pursuant to this part may take the family name of the adoptive parent.(Enacted by Stats. 1992, Ch. 162, Sec. 10. Operative January 1, 1994.)
CA Fam Code § 8619 (2021)
2021 California Code|Family Code - FAM|DIVISION 13 - ADOPTION|PART 2 - ADOPTION OF UNMARRIED MINORS|CHAPTER 1 - General Provisions|Section 8619.

8619.  The department shall adopt rules and regulations it determines are reasonably necessary to ensure that the birth parent or parents of Indian ancestry, seeking to relinquish a child for adoption, provide sufficient information to the department, county adoption agency, or licensed adoption agency so that a certificate of degree of Indian blood can be obtained from the Bureau of Indian Affairs. The department shall immediately request a certificate of degree of Indian blood from the Bureau of Indian Affairs upon obtaining the information. A copy of all documents pertaining to the degree of Indian blood and tribal enrollment, including a copy of the certificate of degree of Indian blood, shall become a permanent record in the adoption files and shall be housed in a central location and made available to authorized personnel from the Bureau of Indian Affairs when required to determine the adopted person’s eligibility to receive services or benefits because of the adopted person’s status as an Indian. This information shall be made available to the adopted person upon reaching the age of majority.(Amended by Stats. 2012, Ch. 35, Sec. 11. (SB 1013) Effective June 27, 2012.)
CA Fam Code § 8619.5 (2021)
2021 California Code|Family Code - FAM|DIVISION 13 - ADOPTION|PART 2 - ADOPTION OF UNMARRIED MINORS|CHAPTER 1 - General Provisions|Section 8619.5.

8619.5.  Whenever a final decree of adoption of an Indian child has been vacated or set aside or the adoptive parent voluntary consents to termination of parental rights to the child, a biological parent or prior Indian custodian may petition for return of custody and the court shall grant that petition unless there is a showing, in a proceeding subject to the provisions of Section 1912 of the Indian Child Welfare Act (25 U.S.C. Sec. 1901 et seq.), that the return of custody is not in the best interest of the child.(Amended by Stats. 2019, Ch. 115, Sec. 115. (AB 1817) Effective January 1, 2020.)