Checklist: people parenting alone
If you are parenting alone you can use the lists and links below to check out the main services and entitlements for someone in your situation.
The headings in the left hand column of each section link to general documents on the subject, and those in the right hand column link to details of specific payments or services.
You can find more information on these and other issues in the Birth, Family and Relationships section of this website.
Income supports
Legal information
Legal options following marital breakdown Maintenance orders and agreements |
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Cohabiting people |
Legal guardianship and cohabiting couples |
Separated/divorced/civil partnership dissolved/not living with civil partner |
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Property |
Taxation
One-parent family tax credits and reliefs |
Education
Supports for children |
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Going back to work
Back to Work Enterprise Allowance |
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Extra benefits
Other sources of information
State agencies |
Money Advice and Budgeting Service (MABS) |
Voluntary agencies |