Definitions

As used in this Chapter:

(a)Abuse means the occurrence of one

(1)or more of the following acts between family or household members: COL 6/21/2023 CH. 40 PROTECTION FROM ABUSE

(1)attempting to cause or intentionally or knowingly or recklessly causing bodily injury or serious bodily injury with or without a deadly weapon;

(2)placing by physical menace another in fear of imminent serious bodily injury; or

(3)sexually abusing minor children.

(b)Adult means any person eighteen

(18)years of age or older.

(c)Court means the Superior Court.

(d)Family or household members means:

(1)Current or former spouses;

(2)Adults or minors who live together or who have lived together;

(3)Adults or minors who are dating or who have dated;

(4)Adults or minors who are engaged in or who have engaged in a sexual relationship;

(5)Adults or minors who are related by blood or adoption to the fourth

(4th)degree of affinity;

(6)Adults or minors who are related or were formerly related by marriage;

(7)Persons who have a child in common; or

(8)Minor children of persons described in paragraphs

(1)through

(7)above.