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A single parent is a person who lives with a child or children and who does not have a spouse or live-in partner. Reasons for becoming a single parent include divorce, break-up, abandonment, death of the other parent, childbirth by a single person or single-person adoption. A single parent family is a family with children that is headed by a single parent.

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    Hello, I am about to receive a decision from Child Support Agency that they are unable to determine the other party's earning capacity and reject my CoA application. Background first, then questions for anyone reading - I would really appreciate some practical experience: Child Support Agency...
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    • Forum: Family Law Forum
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    NT Single Parent Pension - Have I Committed Centrelink Fraud?

    I have been on and off with my somewhat partner for the last 4.5 years since our son was born...We also have a daughter who is 2... I have been receiving the single parent pension for 4.5 years as our relationship was constantly on and off all the time, with domestic violence and him kicking me...
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    WA Use Affidavit as Evidence for Centrelink Fraud?

    Hi all, My partner's ex was claiming single parent pension while being in a relationship and living with my partner. She has stated so in her responding affidavit. Are we allowed to send this document to Centrelink as evidence for fraud? Cheers
    • CasKat
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    • affidavit centrelink fraud single parent pension
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    • Forum: Family Law Forum
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    WA Am I Liable for Conviction if Partner Committed Fraud?

    My partner may have committed fraud against Centrelink by claiming the single parent pension while we were together. Am I liable for any conviction? And what would happen if she states that I knew and went along with it?
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    SA Property Settlement - Is Ex-Wife Entitled to My Workcover?

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    • Brodie
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    • property settlement separation single parent pension workcover
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Family Law Forum
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    WA Family Law - Case Information and Affidavit for Family Court?

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    QLD Can I File for Bankruptcy?

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    WA Application for De Facto Spouse Visa 'Same Sex Couple'

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