Parenting alone There are a range of benefits and entitlements available to lone parents in Ireland. An overview of these benefits and important information on legal issues associated with parenting alone.
Maintenance and cohabiting couples Cohabiting couples cannot apply to the courts for maintenance for themselves except under a redress scheme. They may, however, apply to order the other parent to pay child support. Find out the rules.
One-Parent Family Payment One-Parent Family Payment is a payment for men and women who are bringing children up without the support of a partner.
Widow's, Widower's or Surviving Civil Partner's (Contributory)
Pension A Widow's, Widower's or Surviving Civil Partner's contributory pension (formerly the Widow's/Widower's (Contributory) Pension) and related social welfare benefits may be payable if either the deceased person or their spouse/civil partner has enough PRSI contributions.
One-parent family tax credits and reliefs There are a range of tax credits and reliefs available for one parent families. Find out about tax credits for widowed parents, maintenance and one parent family tax credits.
