{"code":"FAM","codeName":"Family Code","section":"3500","citation":"Fam. Code, § 3500","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 9. SUPPORT [3500. - 5700.905.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/family-code/division-9"},{"name":"PART 1. DEFINITIONS AND GENERAL PROVISIONS [3500. - 3830.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/family-code/division-9/part-1"},{"name":"CHAPTER 1. Definitions [3500. - 3515.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/family-code/division-9/part-1/chapter-1"}],"history":"Enacted by Stats. 1992, Ch. 162, Sec. 10.   Operative January 1, 1994.","effective":null,"html":"<p>Unless the provision or context otherwise requires, the definitions in this chapter govern the construction of this division.</p>","text":"Unless the provision or context otherwise requires, the definitions in this chapter govern the construction of this division.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/family-code/definitions-3500","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}