{"code":"FAM","codeName":"Family Code","section":"8600","citation":"Fam. Code, § 8600","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 13. ADOPTION [8500. - 9340.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/family-code/division-13"},{"name":"PART 2. ADOPTION OF UNMARRIED MINORS [8600. - 9212.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/family-code/division-13/part-2"},{"name":"CHAPTER 1. General Provisions [8600. - 8626.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/family-code/division-13/part-2/chapter-1"}],"history":"Enacted by Stats. 1992, Ch. 162, Sec. 10.   Operative January 1, 1994.","effective":null,"html":"<p>An unmarried minor may be adopted by an adult as provided in this part.</p>","text":"An unmarried minor may be adopted by an adult as provided in this part.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/family-code/general-provisions-8600","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}