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2011 California Code
Family Code
DIVISION 13. ADOPTION [8500 - 9340]
CHAPTER 5. Stepparent Adoptions
Section 9006
CA Fam Code § 9006 (through 2012 Leg Sess) What's This?
(a) If the petitioner moves to withdraw the adoption petition or to dismiss the proceeding, the court clerk shall immediately notify the probation officer, qualified court investigator, or county welfare department of the action.
(b) If a birth parent has refused to give the required consent, the adoption petition shall be dismissed.
(Amended by Stats. 1993, Ch. 219, Sec. 208. Effective January 1, 1994.)
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