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Single parenting and maintenance obligations
Single parents live and look after their children without the support of the other parent. Both parents, irrespective of whether they are single parents, are responsible for the maintenance of the child. If a parent living elsewhere does not provide maintenance for the child in any way, maintenance allowance can be approved for the child. Granting maintenance support is carried out either by agreement between the parents or by a court order. Children have the right to maintenance support, if the parent liable for maintenance is not able to pay. Single parents can receive help from the authorities and relevant organisations if necessary.
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- General power of attorney for handling of matters related to Kela benefits
Power of attorney through which e.g. elderly parents authorise their children to handle all their matters related to Kela.
Social Insurance Institution of Finland Kela - Special power of attorney to handle matters with Kela
Restricted/time-limited power of attorney through which another person is authorised to handle a specific matter with Kela
Social Insurance Institution of Finland Kela - Child maintenance and support
Children have the right to adequate maintenance that corresponds to the ability of parents to provide for them.
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