California Statutes
§ 8542. — 8542. (Enacted by Stats. 1992, Ch. 162, Sec. 10.)
California § 8542.
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Code FAMFamily Code - FAM
Div. 13.DIVISION 13. ADOPTION
Part 1.PART 1. DEFINITIONS
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Cal. Family Code - FAM Code § 8542. (2026).
Text
“Prospective adoptive parent” means a person who has filed or intends to file a petition under Part 2 (commencing with Section 8600) to adopt a child who has been or who is to be placed in the person’s physical care or a petition under Part 3 (commencing with Section 9300) to adopt an adult.
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Legislative History
Enacted by Stats. 1992, Ch. 162, Sec. 10. Operative January 1, 1994.
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