Meaning of dependant—pt 2.7
168 Meaning of dependant—pt 2.7
In this part:
dependant, of a person who died as a result of a motor accident, means someone who was, when the person died—
a dependent child of the person; or
a domestic partner of the person; or
a dependent former domestic partner of the person.
In this section:
dependent child, of a person, means someone who is—
either—
a child of the person (including a child born after the person’s death), whether or not living with the person as a member of the person’s family; or
a grandchild or step child of the person, living with the person as a member of the person’s family; and
1 or more of the following:
under 18 years old;
a full-time student and under 25 years old;
a person with a disability and wholly or partly financially dependent on the person.
dependent former domestic partner, of a person, means a former domestic partner of the person who is wholly or partly financially dependent on the person.
disability, in relation to a person—see the Disability Services Act 1991, dictionary.
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