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California's International Expenses

Statutes Include Information on International Adoption: Yes

Effect of Foreign Adoption Decree:

Not addressed in statutes reviewed.

Validation of Foreign Adoption:
California Family Code § 8919 (2001)
(a) Re-adoption required if required by U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Service. (b) Re-adoption allowed

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