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Cal. Family Code § 7803 (2026)

General Provisions — Freedom From Parental Custody And Control

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A declaration of freedom from parental custody and control pursuant to this part terminates all parental rights and responsibilities with regard to the child.

Notes of Decisions
Cited in 8 cases (2 in the last 5 years), 1995–2026 · leading case: Vernon S. v. Jerome C., 906 P.2d 1275 (Cal. 1995).
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Vernon S. v. Jerome C., 906 P.2d 1275 (Cal. 1995). · cites it 4× “) [1] These proceedings are immensely important to the parent because a "declaration of freedom from parental custody and control pursuant to this part terminates all parental rights and responsibilities with regard to the child.”
Cnty. of Ventura v. Gonzales, 88 Cal. App. 4th 1120 (Cal. Ct. App. 2001). “” (Fam. Code, § 7803.) Former Civil Code section 232.”
M.D.C. v. K.D., 39 So. 3d 1117 (Ala. 2009). “2006)), or terminates the rights and responsibilities of the parent to the child,11 see Cal. Family Code § 7803 (quoted in County of Ventura v.”
M.D.C. v. K.D., 39 So. 3d 1105 (Ala. Civ. App. 2008). “2006)), or terminates the rights and responsibilities of the parent to the child, 11 see Cal. Family Code § 7803 (quoted in County of Ventura v.”
Ex parte MDC, 39 So. 3d 1117 (Ala. 2009). “2006)), or terminates the rights and responsibilities of the parent to the child,11 see Cal. Family Code § 7803 (quoted in County of Ventura v.”
MDC v. Kd, 39 So. 3d 1105 (Ala. Civ. App. 2008). “2006)), or terminates the rights and responsibilities of the parent to the child, [11] see Cal. Family Code § 7803 (quoted in County of Ventura v.”
In re Taylor M., No. F082731 (Cal. Ct. App. Aug. 31, 2022). “” (Fam. Code, § 7803.) A court may declare a child free from parental custody and control if the parent has abandoned the child.”
In re L.B. Ca5, No. F090096 (Cal. Ct. App. Mar. 12, 2026). “” (Fam. Code, § 7803.) A court may declare a child free from parental custody and control if the parent has abandoned the child.”
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