California § 9302 - A married person who is not lawfully separated from the person
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 9302 — A married person who is not lawfully separated from the person, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 9302. A married person who is not lawfully separated from the person
(a) A married person who is not lawfully separated from the personâs spouse may not be adopted without the consent of the spouse, provided that the spouse is capable of giving that consent. (b) The consent of the parents of the proposed adoptee, of the department, or of any other person is not required.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 9302
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 9302 cover?
Section 9302 ("A married person who is not lawfully separated from the person") is part of the Public Contract Code - PCC, the codified statutory law of California. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite California § 9302?
A common citation format is "Public Contract Code - PCC § 9302" (California). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of California law?
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How does California § 9302 apply to my situation?
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