Both the prospective adoptive parent and the proposed adoptee shall appear at the hearing in person, unless the court allows otherwise pursuant to Section 8613.5.
Cal. Fam. Code § 9324
Procedure for Adult Adoption
Amended by Stats. 2022, Ch. 159, Sec. 10
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