Theories of family violence have long been limited by narrow, heteronormative, and patriarchal definitions of what constitutes a “family.” These frameworks often privilege the nuclear family and overlook alternatives, such as singlehood, families-of-one, and chosen or augmented families. This paper critiques the shortcomings of traditional family violence theories by foregrounding feminist theory, intersectionality, and respectability politics to reveal how race, gender, and power intersect to sustain violence within dominant family structures. We argue that inclusive definitions of family—particularly those that recognize singlehood and nontraditional kinship networks—offer potential pathways to reduce family violence. By challenging the stigma surrounding singlehood and legitimizing diverse family formations, this work highlights the need for policy interventions that dismantle structural barriers to alternative family structures. Such policies could foster safer, more equitable, and less violent social arrangements. Ultimately, the paper calls for a reconceptualization of family in both theory and practice to better address the realities of violence and social inequality.