Define: Legal Dependent

The meaning of “Legal Dependent” differs based on where it is used. We list many below, then combine them into one or more market-standard definitions.

How is Legal dependent defined in a legal contract?

  • Legal dependent means natural and adopted minor children, spouses, special needs adult children, household members covered by a conservatorship or guardianship, and parents living in the household who are claimed as legal dependents on tax returns. Seen in 9 SEC filings
  • Legal dependent means an employee's spouse, children and other persons who rely solely on the employee for support. Seen in 4 SEC filings
  • Legal dependent means dependents of an employee, including their spouse, minor children and other persons who rely on the employee for support, sufficient to qualify as a legal dependent under IRS laws. Seen in 3 SEC filings
  • Legal dependent means the unmarried, biological and/or legal child, stepchild, or similar person over whom the member has legal custody and control, living in the same residence as the member and under the age of twenty-six. Seen in 3 SEC filings
  • Legal dependent means a person who another person is legally required to support. Seen in 3 SEC filings

Please note that definitions dependent on organization details, specific clauses, and country-specific laws have been excluded for global applicability.

Note: The Genie AI Legal Assistant pulled this data out of the SEC EDGAR Database of 500,000 records from the past 22 years of filings. We regularly update this page as new filings and definitions come in.

Search EDGAR for 'Definitions of legal dependent' yourself to verify these results. We are always keen to point people to source documents.

Which definition should you use?

🤔 Our AI Legal Assistant has combined and improved the above descriptions to create market-standard 'Genie definitions' below, with guidance on which documents and which industry to use for each.

Genie Definition 1

Legal Dependent means a person legally required to receive support from another, including spouses, minor children, adoptees, and household residents under a conservatorship or guardianship.

Relevant Contract Types

Relevant Circumstances

  • Marriage and divorce proceedings
  • Adoption processes
  • Inheritance and estate planning situations
  • Legal guardianship assignments
  • Life insurance policy designs

Relevant Sectors

Genie Definition 2

Legal Dependent means an unmarried, biological, or legal child or stepchild, under the age of twenty-six, over whom the member has legal custody and control.

Relevant Contract Types

Relevant Circumstances

  • Child custody arrangements
  • Adoption arrangements
  • Parental agreement terms
  • Child support payment terms

Relevant Sectors

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What is the most popular definition of 'Legal Dependent'?

Legal Dependent means a person legally required to receive support from another, including spouses, minor children, adoptees, and household residents under a conservatorship or guardianship.

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