Often people in Russia are not aware of their rights and benefits. So, many women are not aware that they have the status of single mothers. And even more so, they do not suspect that they are entitled to any benefits. Often these are very significant “concessions” and tangible monthly financial receipts. So, how much does a single mother get to support a child?
Who is related
Single mothers include women whose children do not have a paternity record in their birth certificates. On the one hand, this is a rather broad definition, on the other, it introduces some confusion. You need to know exactly who fits this definition before asking the question: “How much does a single mother get to support a child?”
- Women who have given birth to a child out of wedlock. However, paternity was not established in the appropriate manner.
- If paternity is disputed after the dissolution of the marriage in a period not exceeding 300 days. And at the same time, the court established that the former spouse does not have to be the father of the child.
- A woman who has adopted a foster child, and at the same time not married.
In all other cases, even if the father does not pay child support and does not participate in raising a child, the status of a single mother cannot be assigned.
Who does not belong
Still, you should understand in more detail on this issue, because very often this term is subject to misinterpretation. Single mother status is not assigned in the following cases.
- If a woman is divorced and receives child support.
- If the father does not pay child support after the divorce.
- If less than 10 months have passed from the moment of divorce to the birth of the child. In this case, the former spouse will be indicated in the birth certificate. The decision of the registry office is disputed only in court.
- A woman who has not been previously married, but raising a child whose father is identified and whose data is entered on the birth certificate. It does not matter where the man lives: together with his family or separately.
Payouts
So, with the status, everything is clear. Now we should consider in more detail what financial assistance the state guarantees. The following are the main social. payments to single mothers.
Maternity allowance
The size of these payments depends on the amount of mother’s earnings over the past 2 years. Maternity leave should be paid by the organization in which the woman worked. The amount of the benefit is 100% of the average earnings.
If the remuneration for labor is less than the subsistence minimum, then the allowance is equal to the minimum wage. Payment will also be calculated if the insurance period is less than six months.
In other words, how much a single mother receives to support a child depends entirely on her salary.
EDV (one-time cash payment)
At the birth of a child, the state pays a certain amount to both mothers from complete families and single people. Currently, this amount is 14,498 rubles. This money is paid for each born or adopted child separately, regardless of their quantity. You need to apply for payment to the social insurance fund within six months from the moment the baby appears.
Monthly allowance for caring for a child under the age of one and a half years
The size of the payment is calculated based on the size of the salary for the last 2 years. The amount of benefits for a single mother is 40% of the average monthly salary. In this case, the days that the parent spent on vacation or on sick leave, are not considered, since they are not working.
If at the same time 2 children under the age of one and a half years, then the payment is calculated for each. And their size is summed up.
Maternal capital
In cases where a woman brings up a child alone and decides to give birth to another, she is paid maternity capital. Money is given to single mothers on the same grounds and in the same amount as for a full family. It is necessary to collect a package of documents, and when the child reaches 3 years, the state will pay the appropriate amount.
Some regions provide additional compensation and benefits for single-parent families. Which payments to single mothers are relied upon in each particular case, it is necessary to clarify with the social security authorities at the place of residence.
Labor benefits
In addition to payments and benefits, single mothers are entitled to some other benefits related to work.
- An enterprise cannot dismiss a single mother unilaterally. Even with a disciplinary offense or with a mismatch of the position. An exception is the termination of an employment contract by mutual consent or at the initiative of an employee.
- In the event of the liquidation of the organization where a single mother works, the employer must provide her with work in another place. That is, worries about employment fall on the shoulders of the owner of the enterprise.
- Overtime restriction. Single mothers cannot be forcibly involved in additional work if the child is not yet 5 years old. Only with written consent.
- You cannot force and work at night. For this, it is also necessary that the woman herself expresses a desire.
- If a single mother leaves for sick leave because of a child, the ballot is paid in the amount of 100% of the average monthly salary.
- At any time, the parent can go on vacation at her own expense (up to 14 days), and the administration will not have the right to refuse her.
- In employment there are also certain benefits, since the presence of children cannot be a reason for refusal.
Social help
The state is trying in various ways to help single-parent families. Therefore, the legislation provides not only social. payments to single mothers, but also some other assistance measures.
- Extraordinary (or primary) provision of places in kindergartens.
- Free meals are provided in schools.
- In preparation for school, families are provided with office supplies. Children can be provided with educational literature.
- If the children's clinic has a massage room, then the child has the right to visit him for free.
- Women can receive free meals in the dairy kitchen if the child is not yet 2 years old.
- Free linen may be provided for the newborn.
- If the child has expressed a desire to attend an institution engaged in further education (junior stations, art, sports, and other schools), then he is entitled to a discount of 30% of the cost of the service.
- A child under the age of 1.5 is not charged for the removal of municipal solid waste.
That's all that can be said about how much a single mother receives to support a child. The sizes of payments differ slightly from the usual ones. But the law provides for a large number of additional benefits.