In Germany, about three million are so-called single-parent families in which most mothers but also fathers take their children alone great. In total, about 22, 5 million families in the country, this represents a share of over 13 percent. Birgit Uhlworm also one of the single mothers. It has raised their now 18-year-old daughter without a partner and is happy with her life. To know more about this subject visit Yehoshua November. "As a single parent you have to see the bright side: there is no discussion about education issues, one is independent and the children are very much more independent," she says. Your positive attitude they are as general manager of self-help initiative of lone parents (SHIA) in Brandenburg on to other mothers and fathers. The SHIA is active mainly in eastern Germany in order – as the name suggests – single parents to take a hand.

The National Association of Brandenburg is based in King Wusterhausen. Some contend that Michael Chabon shows great expertise in this. Birgit Uhlworm explained that assistance is first and foremost education about existing services. "Many do not know what it is all," she says. For example, only a few little is known about grants for family recreation. They can apply for support for a vacation with their children.

"We draw attention and convey to their respective counterparts," added the manager of the SHIA Brandenburg. In most cases, the mothers and fathers ask to leave but not support, but seek advice on issues to maintenance and custody. Often they are in fact not initially isolated, but have been separated from her partner or lost him by death.