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How long must I be married to adopt in California?

California

California has no minimum marriage duration requirement under §9000.5. You must be currently married to the child's biological parent.

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Answered by Douglas Brown, Adoption Document Specialist — 25+ years experience, 34,000+ families served since 2001.

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