{"code":"FAM","codeName":"Family Code","section":"7821","citation":"Fam. Code, § 7821","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":"Amended by Stats. 2006, Ch. 838, Sec. 4.   Effective January 1, 2007.","effective":"2007-01-01","html":"<p>A finding pursuant to this chapter shall be supported by clear and convincing evidence, except as otherwise provided.</p>","text":"A finding pursuant to this chapter shall be supported by clear and convincing evidence, except as otherwise provided.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/family-code/circumstances-where-proceeding-may-be-brought-7821","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}