168Meaning of dependant—pt 2.7

168 Meaning of dependant—pt 2.7 dependant, of a person who died as a result of a motor accident, means someone who was, when the person died— (a) a dependent child of the person; or (b) a domestic partner of the person; or (c) a dependent former domestic partner of the person. dependent child, of a person, means someone who is— (a) either— (i) 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 (ii) a grandchild or step child of the person, living with the person as a member of the person’s family; and (b) 1 or more of the following: (i) under 18 years old; (ii) a full-time student and under 25 years old; (iii) 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.