{"code":"FAM","codeName":"Family Code","section":"9304","citation":"Fam. Code, § 9304","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":"Enacted by Stats. 1992, Ch. 162, Sec. 10.   Operative January 1, 1994.","effective":null,"html":"<p>A person adopted pursuant to this part may take the family name of the adoptive parent.</p>","text":"A person adopted pursuant to this part may take the family name of the adoptive parent.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/family-code/general-provisions-9304","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}