Women’s Charter 1961 · s 58A

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s 58AWho is a family member

P is a “family member” of Q and vice versa if —

(a)

P is the spouse or former spouse of Q;

(b)

P is a child (including an adopted child or stepchild) of Q;

(c)

P is the father or mother of Q;

(d)

P is the father‑in‑law or mother‑in‑law of Q;

(e)

P is a brother or sister of Q;

(f)

P —

(i)

is a relative of Q (including a relative through marriage or adoption); and

(ii)

should in the circumstances be regarded as a member of Q’s family; or

(g)

P —

(i)

is wholly or partially incapacitated or infirm because of physical or mental disability or ill health or old age; and

(ii)

should in the circumstances be regarded as a member of Q’s family.