{"code":"PROB","codeName":"Probate Code","section":"1610","citation":"Prob. Code, § 1610","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 4. GUARDIANSHIP, CONSERVATORSHIP, AND OTHER PROTECTIVE PROCEEDINGS [1400. - 3925.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/probate-code/division-4"},{"name":"PART 2. GUARDIANSHIP [1500. - 1611.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/probate-code/division-4/part-2"},{"name":"CHAPTER 3. Permanent and Stable Home [1610. - 1611.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/probate-code/division-4/part-2/chapter-3"}],"history":"Amended by Stats. 2006, Ch. 493, Sec. 6.   Effective January 1, 2007.","effective":"2007-01-01","html":"<p>(a) The Legislature finds and declares that it is in the best interests of children to be raised in a permanent, safe, stable, and loving environment.</p><p>(b) Unwarranted petitions, applications, or motions other than discovery motions after the guardianship has been established create an environment that can be harmful to children and are inconsistent with the goals of permanency, safety, and stability.</p>","text":"(a) The Legislature finds and declares that it is in the best interests of children to be raised in a permanent, safe, stable, and loving environment. (b) Unwarranted petitions, applications, or motions other than discovery motions after the guardianship has been established create an environment that can be harmful to children and are inconsistent with the goals of permanency, safety, and stability.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/probate-code/permanent-and-stable-home-1610","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}