{"code":"FAM","codeName":"Family Code","section":"7661","citation":"Fam. Code, § 7661","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 5. Termination of Parental Rights in Adoption Proceedings [7660. - 7671.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/family-code/division-12/part-3/chapter-5"}],"history":"Amended by Stats. 2013, Ch. 510, Sec. 16.   (AB 1403)   Effective January 1, 2014.","effective":"2014-01-01","html":"<p>If the other parent relinquishes for or consents to, or proposes to relinquish for or consent to, the adoption of a child, the mother shall be given notice of the adoption proceeding and have the rights provided under Part 2 (commencing with Section <a href=\"/fam/8600\">8600</a>) of Division 13, unless the mother’s relationship to the child has been previously terminated by a court or the mother has voluntarily relinquished for or consented to the adoption of the child.</p>","text":"If the other parent relinquishes for or consents to, or proposes to relinquish for or consent to, the adoption of a child, the mother shall be given notice of the adoption proceeding and have the rights provided under Part 2 (commencing with Section 8600) of Division 13, unless the mother’s relationship to the child has been previously terminated by a court or the mother has voluntarily relinquished for or consented to the adoption of the child.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/family-code/termination-of-parental-rights-in-adoption-proceedings-7661","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}