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General Provisions for Adult Adoptions

November 27, 2025 2:30 amNovember 27, 2025 2:31 am

Division 13, Part 3, Chapter 1 of the Family Code provides general provisions regarding the adoption of adults and married minors. Section 9300 states that an adult may be adopted by another adult, including a stepparent, as provided in this...

Disclosure of Information in Adoptions

November 19, 2025 2:30 amNovember 19, 2025 2:31 am

Division 13, Part 2, Chapter 7 concerns the disclosure of information related to the adoption of unmarried minors in this state. Section 9200 states that the petition, relinquishment or consent, agreement, order, report to the court from any investigating agency,...