Parties to An Adoption
California
Who May Adopt
Statute: Family Code §§ 8600; 8601
An adult at least 10 years older than the
child, except under conditions specified
Who May Be Adopted
Statute: Family Code § 8600
An unmarried minor
Who May Place a Child for Adoption
Statute: Family Code §§ 8801.5; 8704
• The child's
birth parent
• A licensed
adoption agency
• The
department
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