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DIVISION 13. ADOPTION 8500-9340›PART 2. ADOPTION OF UNMARRIED MINORS 8600-9213›CHAPTER 1.5. Adoption Facilitators 8623-8639

§ 8629

California Family Code · 2018-11 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · California

For a period of 72 hours after signing a contract or after the payment of any fee, the birthparents or the prospective adoptive parents may revoke the contract and request the return of any fees paid, without penalty, except for any reasonable fees actually earned by the facilitator and which are supported by written records or documentation.

(Added by Stats. 1996, Ch. 1135, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 1997.)

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