North Dakota Century Code Title 28. Judicial Procedure, Civil § 28-22-01.1. Head of a family defined

a. That person's child or the child of that person's deceased spouse, whether by birth or adoption.

b. A minor brother or sister or the minor child of a deceased brother or sister.

c. A father, mother, grandfather, or grandmother.

d. The father or mother or grandfather or grandmother of a deceased husband or wife.

e. Any other of the relatives mentioned in this section who have attained the age of majority and are unable to take care of or support themselves.