California SB450 amends the Family Code to establish jurisdiction for adoption proceedings and modify adoption order requirements.

California SB450 amends the Family Code to establish jurisdiction for adoption proceedings, allowing a California court to exercise jurisdiction if the minor lived in the state for at least six months before the proceeding, the prospective adoptive parent lived in the state for at least six months, or if the minor was born in the state. The bill also modifies adoption order requirements, mandating that the names of adoptive and existing parents be included on the adoption order.

California SB450 amends the Family Code to establish jurisdiction for adoption proceedings and modify adoption order requirements.

California SB450 amends the Family Code to establish jurisdiction for adoption proceedings, allowing a California court to exercise jurisdiction if the minor lived in the state for at least six months before the proceeding, the prospective adoptive parent lived in the state for at least six months, or if the minor was born in the state. The bill also modifies adoption order requirements, mandating that the names of adoptive and existing parents be included on the adoption order.