{"code":"FAM","codeName":"Family Code","section":"8548","citation":"Fam. Code, § 8548","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>“Stepparent adoption” means an adoption of a child by a stepparent where one birth parent retains custody and control of the child.</p>","text":"“Stepparent adoption” means an adoption of a child by a stepparent where one birth parent retains custody and control of the child.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/family-code/definitions-8548","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}