Sole Parent Support : Contents
Verification of relationship status
Relationship status is a qualification for Sole Parent Support. Work and Income needs to understand a client's relationship status to ensure that they are receiving the correct benefit. Applicants for Sole Parent Support are asked to provide the details of a nominated person who is willing to verify their relationship status.
Verification of relationship status provided by a nominated person is used to help determine eligibility for Sole Parent Support along with other information about the client.
Note if you determine that a client does not meet the qualifications for Sole Parent Support (including relationship status), you should consider if they meet the qualifications for another benefit.
For more information see:
Legislation
- Application for benefit: making of, help with, lapse, and deemed receipt section 297 Social Security Act 2018
- Regulations: application for benefit: making of, help with, lapse, and deemed receipt section 438 Social Security Act 2018
- Subpart 1—Application process for benefits, including applicant’s or beneficiary’s travelling expenses and allowances Part 6, subpart 1 Social Security Regulations 2018
