1. (a) As used in this chapter, an individual is a "family or household member" of another person if the individual:

   1. (1) is a current or former spouse of the other person;
   2. (2) is dating or has dated the other person;
   3. (3) is or was engaged in a sexual relationship with the other person;
   4. (4) is related by blood or adoption to the other person;
   5. (5) is or was related by marriage to the other person;
   6. (6) cohabits or formerly cohabited with the other person; or

   7. (7) has or previously had an established legal relationship:

      1. (A) as a guardian of the other person;
      2. (B) as a ward of the other person;
      3. (C) as a custodian of the other person;
      4. (D) as a foster parent of the other person; or
      5. (E) in a capacity with respect to the other person similar to those listed in clauses (A) through (D).
2. (b) As used in this chapter, an individual is a "family or household member" of both persons to whom subsection (a)(1), (a)(2), (a)(3), (a)(4), (a)(5), (a)(6), or (a)(7) applies if the individual is a minor child of one (1) of the persons.

As added by P.L.181-2003, SEC.6.