The IDVA defines members to include:

1. A spouse

2. Ex-spouse

3. Girlfriend/boyfriend who have or have had a dating or engagement relationship

4. Parents

5. Children

6. Stepchildren

7. Significant other/partner

8. Persons who share or allege to have a blood relationship through a child

9. Persons who live together or formerly lived together

10. Persons with disabilities and their personal assistants