{"code":"FAM","codeName":"Family Code","section":"7801","citation":"Fam. Code, § 7801","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 4. FREEDOM FROM PARENTAL CUSTODY AND CONTROL [7800. - 7895.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/family-code/division-12/part-4"},{"name":"CHAPTER 1. General Provisions [7800. - 7808.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/family-code/division-12/part-4/chapter-1"}],"history":"Enacted by Stats. 1992, Ch. 162, Sec. 10.   Operative January 1, 1994.","effective":null,"html":"<p>This part shall be liberally construed to serve and protect the interests and welfare of the child.</p>","text":"This part shall be liberally construed to serve and protect the interests and welfare of the child.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/family-code/general-provisions-7801","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}