{"code":"FAM","codeName":"Family Code","section":"127","citation":"Fam. Code, § 127","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 1. PRELIMINARY PROVISIONS AND DEFINITIONS [1. - 185.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/family-code/division-1"},{"name":"PART 2. DEFINITIONS [50. - 155.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/family-code/division-1/part-2"}],"history":"Enacted by Stats. 1992, Ch. 162, Sec. 10.   Operative January 1, 1994.","effective":null,"html":"<p>“Respondent” includes defendant, where appropriate.</p>","text":"“Respondent” includes defendant, where appropriate.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/family-code/definitions-127","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}