{"code":"FAM","codeName":"Family Code","section":"143","citation":"Fam. Code, § 143","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":"Added by Stats. 2016, Ch. 50, Sec. 35.   (SB 1005)   Effective January 1, 2017.","effective":"2017-01-01","html":"<p>“Spouse” includes “registered domestic partner,” as required by Section <a href=\"/fam/297.5\">297.5</a>.</p>","text":"“Spouse” includes “registered domestic partner,” as required by Section 297.5.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/family-code/definitions-143","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}