Fam. Code, § 7802 · Chapter 1. General Provisions

Fam. Code, § 7802

Verbatim from the official edition

Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)

A proceeding may be brought under this part for the purpose of having a minor child declared free from the custody and control of either or both parents.

Notes and commentary — not statutory text

History

Enacted by Stats. 1992, Ch. 162, Sec. 10. Operative January 1, 1994.

Source of truth

Edition: As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
Official file: https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=FAM&sectionNum=7802.
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Fresno County Superior Court Local Rules (effective July 1, 2026) — Chapter 5: Family Law Rules (Rules 5.9 to 5.12)

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