The parent and child relationship extends equally to every child and to every parent, regardless of the marital status of the parents.

(Enacted by Stats. 1992, Ch. 162, Sec. 10. Operative January 1, 1994.)

Ask a legal question, get an answer ASAP!
Click here to chat with a lawyer about your rights.

Terms Used In California Family Code 7602

  • 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