California · Family Code

FAM §8539: “Place for adoption” means, in the case of an independent adoption, the selection of a prospective adoptive parent or parents for a child by the birth parent or parents and the completion of an adopti

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This statute defines 'place for adoption' in independent adoptions as the birth parent's selection of prospective adoptive parents and completion of adoption proceedings.

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“Place for adoption” means, in the case of an independent adoption, the selection of a prospective adoptive parent or parents for a child by the birth parent or parents and the completion of an adoptive placement agreement on a form prescribed by the department by the birth parent or parents placing the child with prospective adoptive parents. This section shall become operative on January 1, 1995.

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