(a) For the purposes of this chapter, âcaretaker relativeâ means a relative of a dependent child by blood, adoption, or marriage with whom the child is living, who assumes primary responsibility for the childâs care, and who is one of the following: (1) The childâs father, mother, grandfather, grandmother, brother, sister, stepfather, stepmother, stepbrother, stepsister, great grandparent, uncle, aunt, nephew, niece, great-great grandparent, great uncle or aunt, first cousin, great-great-great grandparent, great-great uncle or aunt, or first cousin once removed. (2) The spouse or registered domestic partner of one of the relatives identified in paragraph (1), even after the marriage is terminated by death or divorce or the domestic partnership has been legally terminated. (b) This section shall become operative on January 1, 2014.
‹ Prev All California sections Next ›
Lexace provides legal information, not legal advice, and no attorney–client relationship is created. Statute text is provided for general information and may not reflect the most recent amendments; verify against the official state code.