For sure, each of us at least once heard the word "dependent". But does everyone know what it means? In this article we will try to figure out who is considered a dependent.
Laws of a number of countries define a dependent as a person "who is on a long-term or permanent material or monetary security from other persons". It's all? No.
Who is considered a dependent?
A dependent is definitely a non-able person. And those are considered to be children who have not reached adulthood, pensioners and invalids. However, this is not all. Each of these groups has its own nuances. For example, a child continues to be a dependent if he is enrolled in full-time education, taking into account that all this occurs before the age of 23, and education is not an additional education course. Pensioners - if their pension is less than the subsistence minimum established by law.
An interesting point concerns spouses. Often, the forums discuss the question: is the wife a dependent? All lawyers will answer you: "YES! Is "But only if she is engaged in raising a child. Decent paid vacation - does not count. A dependent husband is also possible. Of course, this is the case if the child develops the child, and the wife - earns money in the family. Dependents are a kind of counterbalance to the "able-bodied population of the country". You can read more about the rights of dependents in the labor and family codes, but it is better, in case of questions - to consult a professional lawyer. The breadwinners in such families are granted certain benefits.
Dear women! In the event that you have an adult unemployed child who has already graduated from education or is able to work, but is extremely lazy, does not want to work a spouse and there are no children - these are not dependents, but parasites. So do not let yourself be!