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HomeFamily CodeDiv. 13Pt. 2Ch. 1§ 8602 Child Adoption Consent Requirement

§ 8602 Child Adoption Consent Requirement

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§ 8602 Child Adoption Consent Requirement

Key Takeaways

  • •Kids over 12 must agree to be adopted.
  • •If a kid over 12 says no, the adoption can't happen.
  • •This rule has been in place since 1994.

Example

A 13-year-old doesn't want to be adopted by their step-parent.

The adoption won't go through because the kid is over 12 and said no.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

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§ 8602 Child Adoption Consent Requirement

The consent of a child, if over the age of 12 years, is necessary to the child’s adoption. (Enacted by Stats. 1992, Ch. 162, Sec. 10. Operative January 1, 1994.)

Last verified: January 21, 2026

Key Terms

consentchildover the age of 12 yearsadoption

Related Statutes

  • § 7804 Child Representative Appointment
  • § 8610 Adoption Expense Disclosure Report
  • § 8613 Military Adoption Representation
  • § 8624 Adoption Agency Legal Remedies
  • § 8625 Adoption Facilitator Public Notice

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Family Code. Section 8602.
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