California § 9320. 9320. (Enacted by Stats. 1992, Ch. 162, Sec. 10.)

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§ 9320. — 9320. (Enacted by Stats. 1992, Ch. 162, Sec. 10.)

California § 9320.

JurisdictionCalifornia

Code FAMFamily Code - FAM

Div. 13.DIVISION 13. ADOPTION

Part 3.PART 3. ADOPTION OF ADULTS AND MARRIED MINORS

Ch. 2.CHAPTER 2. Procedure for Adult Adoption

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(a)An adult may adopt another adult who is younger, except the spouse of the prospective adoptive parent, by an adoption agreement approved by the court, as provided in this chapter.

(b)The adoption agreement shall be in writing, executed by the prospective adoptive parent and the proposed adoptee, and shall state that the parties agree to assume toward each other the legal relationship of parent and child and to have all of the rights and be subject to all of the duties and responsibilities of that relationship.

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(a)
An adult may adopt another adult who is younger, except the spouse of the prospective adoptive parent, by an adoption agreement approved by the court, as provided in this chapter.
(b)
The adoption agreement shall be in writing, executed by the prospective adoptive parent and the proposed adoptee, and shall state that the parties agree to assume toward each other the legal relationship of parent and child and to have all of the rights and be subject to all of the duties and responsibilities of that relationship.

Legislative History

Enacted by Stats. 1992, Ch. 162, Sec. 10. Operative January 1, 1994.

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