{"code":"FAM","codeName":"Family Code","section":"50","citation":"Fam. Code, § 50","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>Unless the provision or context otherwise requires, the definitions and rules of construction in this part govern the construction of this code.</p>","text":"Unless the provision or context otherwise requires, the definitions and rules of construction in this part govern the construction of this code.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/family-code/definitions-50","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}