The Junta de Andalucía establishes in Decree 78/2026 the requirements and categories for recognising the status of single-parent family, which will start to apply on 21 October 2026.
The Decree 78/2026, of 21 April, regulates in Andalusia the recognition and accreditation of the status of single-parent family, and will come into effect on 21 October 2026. The regulation sets out the procedure to obtain the official title and details the requirements that each family unit must meet to access it.
The decree includes several cases of single-parenthood. Among them is that of a single parent, guardian, or foster carer who is responsible for their descendants. It also includes cases of sudden single-parenthood, which occur due to non-payment of child support, gender violence, family abandonment, or the forced and prolonged absence of the other parent.
According to the regulation, recognition will have two categories, general and special, and will be assigned based on the family, economic, and personal circumstances established in the text. For each situation, the official form and documentation proving the specific case must be submitted.
Applications can be made electronically, through the Electronic Window of the Junta de Andalucía (VEAJA) or the General Electronic Submission. They can also be submitted in person at registration assistance offices, in municipalities, or via Correos.
The Administration has a maximum period of three months to resolve and notify each application. The validity of the title will depend on the circumstances that led to the recognition and the continued fulfilment of the requirements.
The decree also modifies the regulations for large families to extend the validity of their titles in certain cases. Those with questions can consult the requirements in the information published by the Junta de Andalucía or write to the Family Prevention and Support Service of the Territorial Delegation of Seville at familias.se.cisjufi@juntadeandalucia.es.
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