Title FAM, California Fam. Code

(a) A caregiver’s authorization affidavit that meets the requirements of this part authorizes a caregiver 18 years of age or older who completes items 1 to 4, inclusive, of the affidavit provided in Section 6552 and signs the affidavit to enroll a minor in school and consent to s…

The caregiver’s authorization affidavit shall be in substantially the following form: Caregiver’s Authorization Affidavit Use of this affidavit is authorized by Part 1.5 (commencing with Section 6550) of Division 11 of the California Family Code. Instructions: Completion of items…

A minor is civilly liable for a wrong done by the minor, but is not liable in exemplary damages unless at the time of the act the minor was capable of knowing that the act was wrongful. (Enacted by Stats. 1992, Ch. 162, Sec. 10. Operative January 1, 1994.)

A minor may enforce the minor’s rights by civil action or other legal proceedings in the same manner as an adult, except that a guardian must conduct the action or proceedings. (Enacted by Stats. 1992, Ch. 162, Sec. 10. Operative January 1, 1994.)

A contract for attorney’s fees for services in litigation, made by or on behalf of a minor, is void unless the contract is approved, on petition by an interested person, by the court in which the litigation is pending or by the court having jurisdiction of the guardianship estate…

For the purposes of this part, all of the following definitions apply: (a) “Age of majority” means 18 years of age or older. (b) “Content” has the same meaning as defined in subdivision (b) of Section 22675 of the Business and Professions Code. (c) “Family” means a group of perso…

A minor is considered engaged in the work of vlogging when the following are met at any time during a given month: (a) (1) At least 30 percent of the vlogger’s compensated video content or the vlogger’s compensated image content includes the likeness, name, or photograph of the m…

All vloggers whose content features a minor engaged in the work of vlogging, as described in subdivision (a) of Section 6651, shall maintain, and make available to the minor upon request, all of the following records: (a) Documentary proof of the minor’s age when they started vlo…

(a) A minor satisfying the requirements of subdivision (a) of Section 6651 shall be compensated by the vlogger, pursuant to the terms of this section. The vlogger shall set aside gross earnings on the image or video content meeting the requirements of Section 6651 in a trust acco…

If a vlogger knowingly violates this part or should have known they were in violation of this part, a minor satisfying the criteria described in subdivision (a) of Section 6651 may commence an action to enforce the provisions of this part. The court may award, to a minor who prev…

(a) This part does not affect a right or remedy available under any other law of the state. (b) This part does not have any effect on a minor who produces their own content. (Added by Stats. 2024, Ch. 611, Sec. 1. (SB 764) Effective January 1, 2025.)

This part shall not apply to a contract for vlogging services between a minor and their parent or guardian only if a court approves the contract pursuant to subdivision (a) of Section 6751. In determining whether to approve such a contract, the court shall consider whether the te…

“County” includes city and county. (Enacted by Stats. 1992, Ch. 162, Sec. 10. Operative January 1, 1994.)

(a) Upon application by a minor, the court may summarily grant consent for enlistment by the minor in the armed forces of the United States if the court determines all of the following: (1) The minor is 16 years of age or older and resides in this state. (2) The consent of a pare…

Whenever a reference is made to a portion of this code or to another law, the reference applies to all amendments and additions regardless of when made. (Enacted by Stats. 1992, Ch. 162, Sec. 10. Operative January 1, 1994.)

(a) “Date of separation” means the date that a complete and final break in the marital relationship has occurred, as evidenced by both of the following: (1) The spouse has expressed to the other spouse the intent to end the marriage. (2) The conduct of the spouse is consistent wi…

(a) The mother of an unemancipated minor child, and the father, if presumed to be the father under Section 7611, are equally entitled to the services and earnings of the child. (b) If one parent is dead, is unable or refuses to take custody, or has abandoned the child, the other …

(a) A parent entitled to the custody of a child has a right to change the residence of the child, subject to the power of the court to restrain a removal that would prejudice the rights or welfare of the child. (b) It is the intent of the Legislature to affirm the decision in In …

The parent, as such, has no control over the property of the child. (Added by Stats. 1993, Ch. 219, Sec. 165. Effective January 1, 1994.)

The employer of a minor shall pay the earnings of the minor to the minor until the parent or guardian entitled to the earnings gives the employer notice that the parent or guardian claims the earnings. (Added by Stats. 1993, Ch. 219, Sec. 166. Effective January 1, 1994.)

The parent, whether solvent or insolvent, may relinquish to the child the right of controlling the child and receiving the child’s earnings. Abandonment by the parent is presumptive evidence of that relinquishment. (Added by Stats. 1993, Ch. 219, Sec. 167. Effective January 1, 19…

The authority of a parent ceases on any of the following: (a) The appointment, by a court, of a guardian of the person of the child. (b) The marriage of the child. (c) The child attaining the age of majority. (Added by Stats. 1993, Ch. 219, Sec. 168. Effective January 1, 1994.)…

Where a child, after attaining the age of majority, continues to serve and to be supported by the parent, neither party is entitled to compensation, in the absence of an agreement for the compensation. (Added by Stats. 1993, Ch. 219, Sec. 169. Effective January 1, 1994.)

The abuse of parental authority is the subject of judicial cognizance in a civil action brought by the child, or by the child’s relative within the third degree, or by the supervisors of the county where the child resides; and when the abuse is established, the child may be freed…

The Interstate Compact on Placement of Children as set forth in Section 7901 is hereby adopted and entered into with all other jurisdictions joining therein. (Enacted by Stats. 1992, Ch. 162, Sec. 10. Operative January 1, 1994.)

The provisions of the interstate compact referred to in Section 7900 are as follows: INTERSTATE COMPACT ON THE PLACEMENT OF CHILDREN Article 1. Purpose and Policy It is the purpose and policy of the party states to cooperate with each other in the interstate placement of children…

(a) Within 60 days of receipt of a request from another state to conduct a study of a home environment for purposes of assessing the safety and suitability of placing a child in the home, a county child welfare agency shall, directly or by contract, do both of the following: (1) …

Financial responsibility for a child placed pursuant to the Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children shall be determined in accordance with Article 5 of the compact in the first instance. However, in the event of partial or complete default of performance thereunder, the p…

The phrase “appropriate public authorities” as used in Article 3 of the Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children means, with reference to this state, the State Department of Social Services, and that department shall receive and act with reference to notices required by Ar…

The phrase “appropriate authority in receiving state” as used in paragraph (a) of Article 5 of the Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children, with reference to this state, means the State Department of Social Services. (Enacted by Stats. 1992, Ch. 162, Sec. 10. Operative Ja…

The officers and agencies of this state and its subdivisions having authority to place children are hereby empowered to enter into agreements with appropriate officers or agencies of or in other party states pursuant to paragraph (b) of Article 5 of the Interstate Compact on the …

Any requirements for visitation, inspection, or supervision of children, homes, institutions, or other agencies in another party state which may apply under the law of this state shall be deemed to be met if performed pursuant to an agreement entered into by appropriate officers …

(a) Within 60 days after an officer or agency of this state, or its political subdivision, receives a request from another state to conduct a study of a home environment for purposes of assessing the safety and suitability of placing a child, who is in the custody of the requesti…

No provision of law restricting out-of-state placement of children for adoption shall apply to placements made pursuant to the Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children. (Enacted by Stats. 1992, Ch. 162, Sec. 10. Operative January 1, 1994.)

The Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children shall not apply to any placement, sending, or bringing of an Indian child into another state pursuant to a transfer of jurisdiction to a tribal court under Section 1911 of the Indian Child Welfare Act (25 U.S.C. Sec. 1901 et seq…

(a) A child who is born in this state and placed for adoption in this state with a resident of this state is not subject to the provisions of the Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children. (b) A child who is born in this state and placed for adoption with a person who is no…

A court having jurisdiction to place children adjudged wards of the court may place a ward in an out-of-state facility, as defined in subdivision (b) of Section 7910, pursuant to Section 727.1 of the Welfare and Institutions Code and Article 6 of the Interstate Compact on the Pla…

For the purposes of an interstate adoption placement, the term “jurisdiction” as used in Article 5 of the Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children means “jurisdiction over or legal responsibility for the child.” It is the intent of the Legislature that this section make a …

“Executive head” as used in Article 7 of the Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children means the Governor. The Governor shall appoint a compact administrator in accordance with the terms of Article 7 of the compact. (Enacted by Stats. 1992, Ch. 162, Sec. 10. Operative Janua…

(a) Approval of an interstate placement of a child for adoption shall not be granted by the Compact Administrator if the placement is in violation of either Section 8801 of this code or Section 273 of the Penal Code. (b) (1) The Compact Administrator shall not submit to a receivi…

(a) The Legislature finds and declares all of the following: (1) The health and safety of California children placed by a county child welfare agency or probation department out of state pursuant to the provisions of the Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children are a matte…

(a) Notwithstanding any other law, the State Department of Social Services or its designee shall investigate any threat to the health and safety of children placed by a California county child welfare agency or probation department in an out-of-state residential facility, as defi…

(a) The Legislature finds and declares that the health and safety of children placed in out-of-state residential facilities pursuant to the Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children is a matter of statewide concern. The Legislature therefore affirms its intention that child…

(a) When a full service licensed private adoption agency has provided adoption-related services to a birth parent or prospective adoptive parent, that agency is delegated the authority to determine whether the placement shall or shall not be made pursuant to the Interstate Compac…

(a) With full consideration for the proximity of the natural parents to the placement so as to facilitate visitation and family reunification, when a placement in foster care is being made, the following considerations shall be used: (1) Placement shall, if possible, be made in t…

This part does not apply in determining the foster care setting in which the child may be placed for a period not intended to exceed 30 days. (Repealed and added by Stats. 1995, Ch. 884, Sec. 2. Effective January 1, 1996.)