§ 9006 Adoption Petition Withdrawal Rules

Family Code·California

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•If the person trying to adopt a kid changes their mind and wants to stop the adoption, the court must tell the right people (like a probation officer or social worker) right away.
•If the birth parent says no to the adoption, the whole thing gets canceled.

Example

A couple wants to adopt a baby, but the baby's mom says no.

The court will stop the adoption because the mom didn’t agree to it.

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§ 9006 Adoption Petition Withdrawal Rules

(a) If the petitioner moves to withdraw the adoption petition or to dismiss the proceeding, the court clerk shall immediately notify the probation officer, qualified court investigator, or county welfare department of the action, unless a home investigation was not required pursuant to Section 9000.5. (b) If a birth parent has refused to give the required consent, the adoption petition shall be dismissed. (Amended by Stats. 2014, Ch. 636, Sec. 6. (AB 2344) Effective January 1, 2015.)

Last verified: January 21, 2026

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adoption petition home investigation required consent

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Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Family Code. Section 9006.

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