California Family Code CHAPTER 1 - General Provisions

• Section 7800.
  The purpose of this part is to serve the welfare and best interest of a child by providing the stability and security of an adoptive...
• Section 7801.
  This part shall be liberally construed to serve and protect the interests and welfare of the child.(Enacted by Stats. 1992, Ch. 162, Sec. 10. Operative...
• Section 7802.
  A proceeding may be brought under this part for the purpose of having a minor child declared free from the custody and control of either...
• Section 7803.
  A declaration of freedom from parental custody and control pursuant to this part terminates all parental rights and responsibilities with regard to the child.(Enacted by...
• Section 7804.
  In a proceeding under this part, the court may appoint a suitable party to act in behalf of the child and may order such further...
• Section 7805.
  (a) A petition filed in a proceeding under this part, or a report of the probation officer or county department designated by the board of supervisors...
• Section 7806.
  There shall be no filing fee charged for a proceeding brought under this part.(Enacted by Stats. 1992, Ch. 162, Sec. 10. Operative January 1, 1994.)
• Section 7807.
  (a) Sections 3020, 3022, 3040 to 3043, inclusive, and 3409 do not apply in a proceeding under this part.(b) Except as provided in this subdivision and subdivision...
• Section 7808.
  This part does not apply to a minor adjudged a dependent child of the juvenile court pursuant to subdivision (c) of Section 360 of the...

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