Family Code section 9300

(a)

An adult may be adopted by another adult, including a stepparent, as provided in this part.

(b)

A married minor may be adopted in the same manner as an adult under this part.

Source: Section 9300, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=FAM§ionNum=9300. (accessed May 4, 2025).

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Location: https://california.public.law/codes/family_code_section_9300

Original Source: Section 9300, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=FAM§ionNum=9300. (last accessed Apr. 24, 2025).