[§634L-2]  Definitions.  As used in this chapter:

     "Intimate partner" means:

     (1)  Current or former spouses or reciprocal beneficiaries;

     (2)  Persons who have a child in common regardless of whether they have been married or have lived together at any time; or

     (3)  Persons who have or have had a dating relationship as that term is defined in section 586-1.

For the purposes of this definition, "intimate" has no romantic connotations.

     "Litigation" means any civil action or proceeding commenced, maintained, or pending in any state or federal court of record. [L 2024, c 252, pt of §2]