The parent and child relationship may be established as follows:

(a) Between a child and the natural parent, it may be established by proof of having given birth to the child, or under this part.

Terms Used In California Family Code 7610

  • Parent and child relationship: as used in this part means the legal relationship existing between a child and the child's natural or adoptive parents incident to which the law confers or imposes rights, privileges, duties, and obligations. See California Family Code 7601

(b) Between a child and an adoptive parent, it may be established by proof of adoption.

(Amended by Stats. 2013, Ch. 510, Sec. 2. (AB 1403) Effective January 1, 2014.)