§ 5-26-302 - Definitions. - Arkansas Statutes

5-26-302. Definitions.

As used in this subchapter:

(1) (A) "Dating relationship" means a romantic or intimate social relationship between two (2) individuals that is determined by examining the following factors:

(i) The length of the relationship;

(ii) The type of the relationship; and

(iii) The frequency of interaction between the two (2) individuals involved in the relationship.

(B) "Dating relationship" does not include a casual relationship or ordinary fraternization between two (2) individuals in a business or social context; and

(2) "Family or household member" means:

(A) A spouse;

(B) A former spouse;

(C) A parent;

(D) A child, including any minor residing in the household;

(E) (i) Persons related by blood within the fourth degree of consanguinity.

(ii) The degree of consanguinity is computed pursuant to 28-9-212;

(F) Persons who presently or in the past have resided or cohabited together;

(G) Persons who have or have had a child in common; or

(H) Persons who are presently or in the past have been in a dating relationship together.