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Term Definition
Single-Parent Families
- usually refers to female head of household families following the breakup of a marriage.
Application in Divorce
Very often single-parent families, particularly those headed by women, face difficult financial situations in addition to the pain and suffering, dislocation and turmoil associated with divorce.