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Single Parents Losing Child Benefit Due to Alimony

Published January 13, 2026, 09:36

Single parents are facing issues receiving child benefit as the alimony they receive for their children is counted as income. This results in them losing the benefit or receiving a reduced amount. MP Rita Superman stated that a bill has been submitted to exclude alimony from the calculation of family income, as is already the case for child benefit. The MP described the current situation as unfair, as it negatively impacts single-parent families and their children. She emphasized that child benefit is a tool for social justice and an obligation of the state.