Military Status & Service
Dependent
50 U.S.C. § 3911(4)
Definition
A spouse, child, or other family member who relies on a servicemember for support. Some SCRA protections extend to dependents, including eviction protection and certain insurance provisions.
Legal Reference
This term is defined in 50 U.S.C. § 3911(4) of the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act.