Who is considered a “dependent family member”?

Dependent family members are considered the following:
1. Direct descendants or stepsons and minors (under legal custody or guardianship) under 18 years old, or at any age in case the financial dependency and the need of support is formally proved, or in case they are enrolled in undergraduate or graduate courses until they reach 24 years;
2. Ascendants or descendants, in case the financial dependency and need of support is formally proved;
3. Spouse or partner in a stable relationship, regardless of gender;

The cases of financial dependency and need of support shall be proven by means of a court decision or a statement issued by a competent authority.