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Single parents and professionals in Scotland can write in with a question for One Parent Families Scotland. Whether your question is about our services, benefits, your money, your children or other topics, our trained advisers will answer your question.
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I’m a single parent with no family support and wondered where I could get help with my child if I became unwell?Children,
I’m a single mum of 3 thinking of relocating to Scotland. I’m Irish and the children’s Dad is Scottish – what benefits would I be able to get as a single mum going back to college?Benefits,
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My ex-husband is not declaring his full income to Child Maintenance Service. Is there anything I can do?Children, Money, Support and advice,
My son was born with his dads surname on the birth certificate. My son now wants to change his surname to mine, how can I do that?Family Law, Support and advice,
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