Cal. FAM § 9006
This is the official text of Cal. FAM § 9006, part of California’s Family Code — governs marriage, divorce, child custody and support, domestic violence protections, and adoption. This particular section falls under Division 13, “Adoption.”
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(a) If the petitioner moves to withdraw the adoption petition or to dismiss the proceeding, the court clerk shall immediately notify the probation officer, qualified court investigator, or county welfare department of the action, unless a home investigation was not required pursuant to Section 9000.5.
(b) If a birth parent has refused to give the required consent, the adoption petition shall be dismissed.
(b) If a birth parent has refused to give the required consent, the adoption petition shall be dismissed.
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