If I am married, but the child's father does not take part in raising...

The basis for acquiring the status of a single mother is the absence of information about a concluded marriage or the presence of a document confirming the dissolution of a marriage. However, this requires more extensive documentary evidence. The legislation contains gaps, because it does not establish a clear list of documents confirming the absence of parental involvement in the upbringing of the child. In such a case, the mother has the opportunity to apply to the court with a claim for deprivation of parental rights, and the court will decide the issue. It is also possible to apply to the police to start procedures for collecting alimony in the absence of parental support. In this context, the investigator's decision can serve as evidence of the absence of parental involvement. Also, confirmation can be a certificate from an educational institution, which indicates the absence of parental involvement, or a similar document drawn up and signed by witnesses. However, it is important to emphasize that this list of documents is not exhaustive.

These circumstances lead to confusion not only among mothers who raise children independently, but also create significant difficulties during the practical use of various documents. For example, accountants face confusion about what documents "single mothers" should provide to receive benefits and assistance. Therefore, it is appropriate to draw a conclusion from all the definitions and propose the following definition: a single mother is a woman who raises a child, whose information about the father in the birth register is recorded by the surname and citizenship of the mother, and information about the name and patronymic of the child's father is indicated by by her instruction. Such women are entitled to benefits, monthly allowance, additional payments and other government support.