{"code":"FAM","codeName":"Family Code","section":"7610","citation":"Fam. Code, § 7610","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 3. UNIFORM PARENTAGE ACT [7600. - 7730.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/family-code/division-12/part-3"},{"name":"CHAPTER 2. Establishing Parent and Child Relationship [7610. - 7614.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/family-code/division-12/part-3/chapter-2"}],"history":"Amended by Stats. 2013, Ch. 510, Sec. 2.   (AB 1403)   Effective January 1, 2014.","effective":"2014-01-01","html":"<p>The parent and child relationship may be established as follows:</p><p>(a) Between a child and the natural parent, it may be established by proof of having given birth to the child, or under this part.</p><p>(b) Between a child and an adoptive parent, it may be established by proof of adoption.</p>","text":"The parent and child relationship may be established as follows: (a) Between a child and the natural parent, it may be established by proof of having given birth to the child, or under this part. (b) Between a child and an adoptive parent, it may be established by proof of adoption.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/family-code/establishing-parent-and-child-relationship-7610","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}