{"code":"FAM","codeName":"Family Code","section":"8542","citation":"Fam. Code, § 8542","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 13. ADOPTION [8500. - 9340.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/family-code/division-13"},{"name":"PART 1. DEFINITIONS [8500. - 8548.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/family-code/division-13/part-1"}],"history":"Enacted by Stats. 1992, Ch. 162, Sec. 10.   Operative January 1, 1994.","effective":null,"html":"<p>“Prospective adoptive parent” means a person who has filed or intends to file a petition under Part 2 (commencing with Section <a href=\"/fam/8600\">8600</a>) to adopt a child who has been or who is to be placed in the person’s physical care or a petition under Part 3 (commencing with Section <a href=\"/fam/9300\">9300</a>) to adopt an adult.</p>","text":"“Prospective adoptive parent” means a person who has filed or intends to file a petition under Part 2 (commencing with Section 8600) to adopt a child who has been or who is to be placed in the person’s physical care or a petition under Part 3 (commencing with Section 9300) to adopt an adult.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/family-code/definitions-8542","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}