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, showing that you made regular payments on behalf of or in support of your child • Other evidence of the child's dependence In the case of a stepchild, however, the child is considered financially dependent on you (and therefore eligible for benefits) only if he or she lives with you in a parent child relationship. As a guideline, your husband or wife's legitimate child, adopted child, or illegitimate child will be considered your step child. This step child will remain eligible for benefits after the death of or divorce from their natural parent (your spouse), as long as the child continues to live with you in a regular parent and child relationship. In any of the above child parent relationships, you can give evidence of the status of your relationship with your child. If you choose, you can also provide proof that you do not live with or contribute financially to the support of your child.