Release on bail

When a client is released on bail, Sole Parent Support can be paid from the date of release providing:

• the client is living apart from their partner and lost the support or being inadequately maintained by the partner
• the client is divorced
• the client is single (never had a partner)
• the client's partner has been imprisoned or released from prison on residential parole or
• the client's partner is deceased

The client must also meet the definition of the parent of 1 or more dependent children.

Note if the client has been in custody for more than 31 days an initial stand-down will be imposed.

For more information see:

• Prisoners no stand-down applies
• Home detention