Family Code section 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.

Source: Section 8605, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=FAM§ionNum=8605. (accessed Apr. 24, 2025).

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Last Updated

Apr. 24, 2025

§ 8605’s source at ca.gov

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Location: https://california.public.law/codes/family_code_section_8605

Original Source: Section 8605, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=FAM§ionNum=8605. (last accessed Apr. 24, 2025).