Lone Parent Allowance

Throwaway3754

Hi guys,
My son is 6 months old, I currently live with my parents and I'm still with my son's father, although he doesn't live here.
I was a student when I got pregnant so I didn't get any maternity benefit, I've been completely dependent on my parents.
Would I be entitled to lone parent even though we're together?

Thanks

infogiver

Throwaway3754 wrote: »

Hi guys,
My son is 6 months old, I currently live with my parents and I'm still with my son's father, although he doesn't live here.
I was a student when I got pregnant so I didn't get any maternity benefit, I've been completely dependent on my parents.
Would I be entitled to lone parent even though we're together?

Thanks

If your not cohabiting with your child's father then you can apply. You will be expected to ask him for maintenance, depending on his income and circumstances.

Throwaway3754

Okay so I applied and have a meeting tomorrow- anyone know what they'll ask or is it just to make sure I'm a real person?

infogiver

Throwaway3754 wrote: »

Okay so I applied and have a meeting tomorrow- anyone know what they'll ask or is it just to make sure I'm a real person?

They'll ask you all about your living arrangements and about the living arrangements of the father of your child, they'll want contact details for the father of the child so that they can ascertain how much he can contribute financially to the day to day living expenses of his child.
The inspector will probably call out to see you and your baby at your home aswell.

Throwaway3754

infogiver wrote: »

They'll ask you all about your living arrangements and about the living arrangements of the father of your child, they'll want contact details for the father of the child so that they can ascertain how much he can contribute financially to the day to day living expenses of his child.
The inspector will probably call out to see you and your baby at your home aswell.

Perfect thank you!

myappeal

Hi Throwaway 3754,

Just following up on some of the postings here.

You might want to look at the DSP regulations on Co-habitation http://www.welfare.ie/en/Pages/Cohabitation.aspx

"The following general points should be borne in mind when examining the various aspects of a particular case.

In establishing entitlement to an increase in respect of a partner, the onus is on the claimant to produce satisfactory evidence to show that cohabitation exists. In the other contexts listed, previously where an entitlement may be dissallowed, limited or withdrawn, the onus is on the Department to establish that cohabitation exists.

There are two central aspects to be examined when considering if a couple are cohabiting:

Are the couple in a relationship ?
Are the couple living together ?

No single criterion can necessarily support a decision that a couple are living together as husband and wife or civil partners. It is essential to have as much information as possible on all the criteria before arriving at a decision"

The may also ask if you have sought/are going to seek maintenance from the father of the child.

Regards,

Nomes112

Hiya I know this post was from a few weeks ago and I am in the same boat atm I am also living at home with my parents and in a relationship with my daughters father.. Not too sure what to expect question wise from the officer? Or if I should bring anything with me on the day? Any helpful advice would be much appreciated!!

EDIT: Can't apply for Jobseeker's Allowance/benefit as not available for work at this time.No rude comments please just looking for advice

myshirt

Nomes112 wrote: »

Hiya I know this post was from a few weeks ago and I am in the same boat atm I am also living at home with my parents and in a relationship with my daughters father.. Not too sure what to expect question wise from the officer? Or if I should bring anything with me on the day? Any helpful advice would be much appreciated!!

EDIT: Can't apply for Jobseeker's Allowance/benefit as not available for work at this time.No rude comments please just looking for advice

There is misinformation in this thread.

As is described, you are not entitled to it, but do apply and be open about your situation because to be fair there might be relevant facts that we don't know here.

However, going on what you are saying, you are not parenting alone. It's just a different family scenario than the one your parents would have had. Actually very common for young couples not to be able to live together or be fragmented for a while while they get established. Even when you get older it might be the same for times, there are a lot of people commuting to Dublin or London and only be back a couple of weekends because there isn't work available.