California Legal Codes and Statutes

§ 7821

Amended by Stats. 2006, Ch. 838, Sec. 4. Effective January 1, 2007.

A finding pursuant to this chapter shall be supported by clear and convincing evidence, except as otherwise provided.

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Cal. Fam. Code § 7821 (2026)
https://ca.codecond.com/codes/fam/division-12-parent-and-child-relationship/part-4-freedom-from-parental-custody-and-control/chapter-2-circumstances-where-proceeding-may-be-brought/section-7821

Other sections in Chapter 2 - Circumstances Where Proceeding May Be Brought

§ 7820§ 7821§ 7822§ 7823§ 7824§ 7825§ 7826§ 7827

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