This applies to a person who is
not your spouse, with
whom you are living in a conjugal relationship, and to
whom at least
one of the following situations applies.
He or she:
- has been living with you in a conjugal relationship, and this current relationship has lasted at least 12 continuous months;
Note: In this definition, 12 continuous months includes any period you were separated for less than 90 days because of a breakdown in the relationship.
- is the parent of your child by birth or adoption; or
- has custody and control of your child (or had custody
and control immediately before the child turned
19 years of age) and your child is wholly dependent on
that person for support.