{"code":"FAM","codeName":"Family Code","section":"9300","citation":"Fam. Code, § 9300","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 13. ADOPTION [8500. - 9340.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/family-code/division-13"},{"name":"PART 3. ADOPTION OF ADULTS AND MARRIED MINORS [9300. - 9340.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/family-code/division-13/part-3"},{"name":"CHAPTER 1. General Provisions [9300. - 9307.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/family-code/division-13/part-3/chapter-1"}],"history":"Amended by Stats. 1993, Ch. 266, Sec. 1.   Effective January 1, 1994.","effective":"1994-01-01","html":"<p>(a) An adult may be adopted by another adult, including a stepparent, as provided in this part.</p><p>(b) A married minor may be adopted in the same manner as an adult under this part.</p>","text":"(a) An adult may be adopted by another adult, including a stepparent, as provided in this part. (b) A married minor may be adopted in the same manner as an adult under this part.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/family-code/general-provisions-9300","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}