{"id":6905,"date":"2026-06-17T17:24:56","date_gmt":"2026-06-17T15:24:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/awo-lifebalance.de\/?aur_infobereich=managing-daily-life-as-a-single-parent"},"modified":"2026-07-06T11:55:40","modified_gmt":"2026-07-06T09:55:40","slug":"managing-daily-life-as-a-single-parent","status":"publish","type":"aur_infobereich","link":"https:\/\/awo-lifebalance.de\/en\/?aur_infobereich=managing-daily-life-as-a-single-parent","title":{"rendered":"Managing Daily Life as a Single Parent"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Single parents often have a<\/strong> particular need for reliable child care<\/strong> \u2014especially when there are no family support networks available. In many cases, they are the sole providers for themselves and their child. According to current case law, a claim for child support from the other parent generally exists only until the child\u2019s third birthday. Subsequently, the parent faces additional challenges stemming from bearing sole financial responsibility, as well as potential difficulties in balancing work and family life that may result from this. This poses significant organizational and emotional challenges for both parents and children.<\/p>\n\n

In such cases, a single form of childcare is often not enough to reliably cover work hours and commute times. In addition to a spot in daycare or an all-day school, it may be necessary to use other childcare options<\/strong>, such as a child care provider, in-home childcare, or an au pair, if financial resources allow. Additional caregivers from the child\u2019s personal circle\u2014such as grandparents, neighbors, or friends\u2014can also help lighten the load. In this way, a lack of support from a partner can often be at least partially offset.<\/p>\n\n

Here<\/a> on the website of the Federal Association for Single Mothers and Fathers, or here<\/a> on the website of the Federal Ministry of Education, Family Affairs, Senior Citizens, Women, and Youth, you can find contact information and support resources for single mothers and fathers.<\/p>\n\n

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