California · Family Code
FAM §8801.7: (a) An adoption service provider shall also witness the signature of the adoption placement agreement and offer to interview the birth parent after the placement of the child with prospective adoptive
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An adoption service provider must witness the signature on an adoption placement agreement and offer to interview the birth parent after the child is placed with prospective adoptive parents.
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