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Change in Conjugal Status

Following a change in conjugal status, the amount of Family Allowance is recalculated. To receive your portion or to avoid having to repay overpayments, you must take the following steps according to the changes in your situation:

  • The parent who is not currently receiving Family Allowance payments in his or her name must file an Application for Family Allowance Payments if the child lives with him or her at least 40% of the time each month.
  • The parent who is currently receiving Family Allowance payments in his or her name must use this form to inform us of a change in his or her conjugal status.

In the case of a de facto separation, in order for it to be recognized, it must be shown that cohabitation has ceased for at least 90 days. That is, either:

  • both persons no longer live at the same address;
  • or at least one of the two persons can show, with proof deemed acceptable, his or her intention to end the union.

Wait until the end of the period before declaring your new conjugal status. You will receive Family Allowance for the entire period starting from the month following the month of your separation.

Example

If you have not been living with your former spouse since 6 January, you must wait until 6 April, that is, 90 days later, before informing us of your new conjugal status. Family Allowance will be paid retroactively to February.

For more information, consult the Union and separation section on our website.

Important!

If the change in your conjugal status results in a change in custody of your children, you must inform us immediately by telephone.

LPF-801 form. Last update: November 2023.
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