Parenting alone
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What supports are available to you if you are parenting alone? What legal issues can arise when parenting alone?Parenting alone
Overview
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Information on who is entitled to seek maintenance for themselves and for their children. -
Quick links to the main supports, services and entitlements if you are parenting alone. -
One-Parent Family Payment is a payment for people who are bringing children up without the support of a partner.This document is in: Families and children -
A Bereaved Partner's (Contributory) Pension can be paid if either the deceased person or their partner has enough PRSI contributions. This payment was called the Widow's, Widower's or Surviving Civil Partner's (Contributory) Pension. It was extended in 2025 to include partners who are not married.This document is in: Death related benefits -
If you care for a child on your own, you may be able to claim a tax credit called the Single Person Child Carer Credit (SPCCC).This document is in: Income tax credits and reliefs