Parenting: Single Parents on Financial Independence: "The Society We Live In Doesn't Protect Us"

Ms. Dittmann, what questions should couples with children ask themselves today? The main concern is financial security in the event of a separation. You have to ask yourself: Can I finance the apartment on my own? Is it possible to spontaneously pay for a move or new furniture? Can I pay maintenance to my partner? And: Is the pension enough? You just have to imagine life as a single parent. What would such an everyday life look like? How would it go? Is there a network that can support?

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