California · Family Code
FAM §8512: “Birth parent” means the biological parent or, in the case of a person previously adopted, the adoptive parent.
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This statute defines 'birth parent' as either the biological parent or, if someone was previously adopted, their adoptive parent.
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“Birth parent” means the biological parent or, in the case of a person previously adopted, the adoptive parent.
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