California Adoption Laws, Page 4

Parties to Adoption

Who May Adopt

Statute: Family Code §§ 8600; 8601

  • An adult at least 10 years older than the child, except under conditions specified


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Who May Be Adopted

Statute: Family Code § 8600

  • An unmarried minor

Who May Place a Child for Adoption

Statute: Family Code §§ 8801.5; 8704

  • The child's birth parent
  • A licensed adoption agency
  • The department

Credits: Child Welfare Information Gateway (http://www.childwelfare.gov)

 

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