Under Family (Harassment/stalking def), which relationship qualifies as part of the family?

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In harassment and stalking rules, “family” refers to people with close domestic or household ties. This includes a spouse, child, parent, or sibling, and also a person who regularly resides in the same household. The key idea is protection within intimate or shared living arrangements, not casual associations. A coworker, neighbor, or friend isn’t automatically protected under this family category unless they also live with you. That’s why the definition that lists those relatives plus a regular household resident best fits the concept.