Family Code Section 6200

Family Code Section 6200 defines "dependent children" as individuals under age 18 or those over 18 who are still dependent due to disability. It also clarifies that a person legally considered a child does not include someone legally adopted or married, and the section emphasizes the importance of the child's best interests in family law matters. Essentially, it sets the legal parameters for identifying which children are protected under family law and highlights their ongoing dependency status for issues like custody and support.