Fam. Code, § 7661 · Chapter 5. Termination of Parental Rights in Adoption Proceedings
Fam. Code, § 7661
Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
If the other parent relinquishes for or consents to, or proposes to relinquish for or consent to, the adoption of a child, the mother shall be given notice of the adoption proceeding and have the rights provided under Part 2 (commencing with Section 8600) of Division 13, unless the mother’s relationship to the child has been previously terminated by a court or the mother has voluntarily relinquished for or consented to the adoption of the child.
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History
Amended by Stats. 2013, Ch. 510, Sec. 16. (AB 1403) Effective January 1, 2014.
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