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Am I entitled ...

  • 03-12-2013 4:14pm
    #1
    gibbs22
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2 ✭


    Hi All

    Looking for some advice as I wouldn't be familiar with lone parents etc as I've worked all my life..
    I have a 7 year old son and I have always worked full time I bought my own house with his dad when he was born.
    However 2 years ago we split up , I still remain in the house his dad moved out I cover the costs of the house but his dads name is still on the property..
    I have met someone else , and I am pregnant again I am no longer going to be able to look after 2 children an work full time. This is worrying me.... Would I be entitled to lone parent for my 2 children. I don't live with either of their fathers.. Or would anything stand in my way ... the fact that I own half a house maybe ????

    Any advise welcome....


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  • #2
    wmpdd3
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,625 ✭✭✭wmpdd3


    The fact your are not parenting alone would mean you can't claim lone parents.

    Lone parents have to prove beyond doubt that they are single.


  • #3
    The_Conductor
    Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 32,286 Mod ✭✭✭✭The_Conductor


    How about chasing the fathers for child support?


  • #4
    Lazarus2.0
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,772 ✭✭✭Lazarus2.0


    Most, if not all, you need to know can be found here


  • #5
    gibbs22
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2 ✭gibbs22


    Answering questions , I will be parenting alone as I will be living in my house I own alone with 2 children.
    I intend to chase fathers for maintenance but if they can only afford say 20-50 each that is still not enough

    That Is why I am trying to find out details on if I am entitled to lone parent if I own half a house & can not return to work full time...

    Thanks ...


  • #6
    ShaShaBear
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,528 ✭✭✭ShaShaBear


    Well it might cause problems with your ex partner's name being on the house as well.

    And you won't be seen as parenting alone if you are seeing the father of the baby you are pregnant with.


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  • #7
    eastbono
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,758 ✭✭✭eastbono


    You can apply for opf payment. The fact that you are co-owner of the house with your ex may prove to be a problem.

    You are not co-hab with anyone so you meet the criteria of being a single parent. Having a boyfriend does not deem you co-hab. You will be expected to seek maintenance form the fathers of your children.


  • #8
    Tasden
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,166 ✭✭✭Tasden


    If you were able to work over 19 hours you could look into Family income supplement.


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