A child who has been treated as part of the family, whether or not they are the biological child of both parties. This includes stepchildren and any child both spouses have raised together. The term matters because financial orders for children of the family can extend beyond biological children.
In Plain English
Any child who has been treated as part of the family, like a stepchild. The court can sometimes order financial support for these children, even if they aren't biologically yours.
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