08/05/2022 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 08/05/2022 16:03
Child support-a monetary transfer from a non-resident parent to a lone parent to assist with the cost of raising children following union dissolution-is a critical source of income for the increasing proportion of lone-mother families, especially those at risk of experiencing poverty and material hardship.
However, in a wide range of countries, a significant proportion of lone mothers do not receive financial support from their children's father.
Drawing on cross-national evidence and the Luxembourg Income Study Database, this policy brief highlights the importance of child support for lone-mother families and factors that may prevent lone mothers from receiving this transfer. It concludes with a series of recommendations to ensure regular and adequate child support is provided.