{"code":"FAM","codeName":"Family Code","section":"7820","citation":"Fam. Code, § 7820","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 2. Circumstances Where Proceeding May Be Brought [7820. - 7827.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/family-code/division-12/part-4/chapter-2"}],"history":"Enacted by Stats. 1992, Ch. 162, Sec. 10.   Operative January 1, 1994.","effective":null,"html":"<p>A proceeding may be brought under this part for the purpose of having a child under the age of 18 years declared free from the custody and control of either or both parents if the child comes within any of the descriptions set out in this chapter.</p>","text":"A proceeding may be brought under this part for the purpose of having a child under the age of 18 years declared free from the custody and control of either or both parents if the child comes within any of the descriptions set out in this chapter.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/family-code/circumstances-where-proceeding-may-be-brought-7820","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}