{"code":"FAM","codeName":"Family Code","section":"7507","citation":"Fam. Code, § 7507","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 12. PARENT AND CHILD RELATIONSHIP [7500. - 7962.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/family-code/division-12"},{"name":"PART 1. RIGHTS OF PARENTS [7500. - 7507.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/family-code/division-12/part-1"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 1993, Ch. 219, Sec. 170.   Effective January 1, 1994.","effective":"1994-01-01","html":"<p>The abuse of parental authority is the subject of judicial cognizance in a civil action brought by the child, or by the child’s relative within the third degree, or by the supervisors of the county where the child resides; and when the abuse is established, the child may be freed from the dominion of the parent, and the duty of support and education enforced.</p>","text":"The abuse of parental authority is the subject of judicial cognizance in a civil action brought by the child, or by the child’s relative within the third degree, or by the supervisors of the county where the child resides; and when the abuse is established, the child may be freed from the dominion of the parent, and the duty of support and education enforced.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/family-code/rights-of-parents-7507","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}