### Question
How is the "family" defined?


### Answer
The term **family** is defined in *29 U.S.C. § 1503* as follows -

> two or more persons related by blood, marriage, or decree of court, who are living in a single residence, and are included in one or more of the following categories:


(A) A husband, wife, and dependent children

#### Citation:
  - *29 U.S.C. § 1503*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 17-COMPREHENSIVE EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING PROGRAMS > SUBCHAPTER III-PLAN TERMINATION INSURANCE > Subtitle F-Transition Rules and Effective Dates**

