Single parent

Single parents have a harder time than parents who look after their child together. Separation often raises questions about maintenance or custody and access rights.

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Advance maintenance payments in Aachen

Information on advance maintenance payments and how to apply for them is available from the Department for Children, Youth and Schools of the City of Aachen:
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Assistance

Caring for a child on your own can be difficult - for example when it comes to settling maintenance claims or establishing paternity. Mothers and fathers are therefore entitled to advice and support as part of youth welfare services. Further information can be found on the following website:

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Association of single mothers and fathers (vamv)

The Verein alleinerziehender Mütter und Väter (vamv) provides a wealth of information on the subject of "single parents" in the form of a brochure with tips and information on the subject, which can be downloaded from the following website:

www.vamv.de

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