{"code":"FAM","codeName":"Family Code","section":"7890","citation":"Fam. Code, § 7890","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 3. Procedure [7840. - 7895.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/family-code/division-12/part-4/chapter-3"},{"name":"ARTICLE 7. Hearing and Subsequent Proceedings [7890. - 7895.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/family-code/division-12/part-4/chapter-3/article-7"}],"history":"Enacted by Stats. 1992, Ch. 162, Sec. 10.   Operative January 1, 1994.","effective":null,"html":"<p>In a proceeding under this part, the court shall consider the wishes of the child, bearing in mind the age of the child, and shall act in the best interest of the child.</p>","text":"In a proceeding under this part, the court shall consider the wishes of the child, bearing in mind the age of the child, and shall act in the best interest of the child.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/family-code/hearing-and-subsequent-proceedings-7890","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}