Posted on Dec 4, 2019
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i was wondering on how i could have my mother listed as my dependent and have her move to new york with me? like what’s the process and what would i have to do? my mother is a single and she’s disabled(she gets paid for her disability) so it’s been hard for her to pay for bills so she’s literally broke and can barely pay for bills since i’ve been gone for 6 months. what do i have to do? i’d rather have her live in new york with me and have me watch her then have her live back home and struggle
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LTC Jason Mackay
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Google DFAS parent dependent, first hit. https://www.dfas.mil/militarymembers/SecondaryDependency/SDC.html

Do your initial research, get with your first line and put together your packet.
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SFC Joanna Rydzewski
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Seek advice from Jag. Best way.
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SSgt CASS Test Station IMA Advanced Maintenance Technician, IMA
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financially struggles alone are not valid reason to have a parent listed as a dependent. It would take legal documentation that she is not capable of caring for herself physically, medically or making financial decisions for herself. you would have to be declared a legal guardian. After that each military branch has their own limitations on parental guardianship. With that you would also require a family care plan to designate a care provider in the event that you deploy.
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i know but she’s financially struggling bc she’s medically disabled
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LTC Jason Mackay
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SPC (Join to see) - the DFAS article I linked to you lays this out.
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