California · Probate Code
PROB §1610: (a) The Legislature finds and declares that it is in the best interests of children to be raised in a permanent, safe, stable, and loving environment.
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(a) The Legislature finds and declares that it is in the best interests of children to be raised in a permanent, safe, stable, and loving environment. (b) Unwarranted petitions, applications, or motions other than discovery motions after the guardianship has been established create an environment that can be harmful to children and are inconsistent with the goals of permanency, safety, and stability.
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