{"code":"FAM","codeName":"Family Code","section":"9004","citation":"Fam. Code, § 9004","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 5. Stepparent Adoptions [9000. - 9007.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/family-code/division-13/part-2/chapter-5"}],"history":"Amended by Stats. 2001, Ch. 893, Sec. 7.   Effective January 1, 2002.","effective":"2002-01-01","html":"<p>In a stepparent adoption, the form prescribed by the department for the consent of the birth parent shall contain substantially the following notice:</p><p>“Notice to the parent who gives the child for adoption: If you and your child lived together at any time as parent and child, the adoption of your child through a stepparent adoption does not affect the child’s right to inherit your property or the property of other blood relatives.”</p>","text":"In a stepparent adoption, the form prescribed by the department for the consent of the birth parent shall contain substantially the following notice: “Notice to the parent who gives the child for adoption: If you and your child lived together at any time as parent and child, the adoption of your child through a stepparent adoption does not affect the child’s right to inherit your property or the property of other blood relatives.”","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/family-code/stepparent-adoptions-9004","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}