California · Family Code
FAM §7610: The parent and child relationship may be established as follows: (a) Between a child and the natural parent, it may be established by proof of having given birth to the child, or under this part.
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The parent-child relationship can be established by proof of biological birth or through procedures in this legal code section.
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The parent and child relationship may be established as follows: (a) Between a child and the natural parent, it may be established by proof of having given birth to the child, or under this part. (b) Between a child and an adoptive parent, it may be established by proof of adoption.
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