Shinagawa CityChildren & family
Shinagawa City Benefit for De-Facto Single Parents (divorce pending)
実質ひとり親家庭への給付事業
In short: Ward payment for parents in divorce mediation/court who cannot yet claim child-rearing allowance.A parent in divorce mediation or court, supporting the child, with own and supporters' income within limits.(Source: www.city.shinagawa.tokyo.jp, verified on 2026-10-15)
Validity: Current per Shinagawa City official page read in full 2026-10-15. Verified on 2026-10-15. Official source: https://www.city.shinagawa.tokyo.jp/PC/kodomo/kodomo-iryohizyosei/20250508171625.html
- Amount — see page.
Who qualifies
- A parent in divorce mediation or court, supporting the child, with own and supporters' income within limits. [official source · verified on 2026-10-15]
Conditions by topic
| Age | Not stated in the sources we checked — confirm with the office. |
|---|---|
| Income | Within limit. [official source · verified on 2026-10-15] |
| Household | Separated parent. [official source · verified on 2026-10-15] |
| Child age | Not stated in the sources we checked — confirm with the office. |
| Residence in Japan | Not stated in the sources we checked — confirm with the office. |
| Residence in Tokyo / municipality | Registered as a resident of Shinagawa City (see page for timing). [official source · verified on 2026-10-15] |
| Work / insurance type | Not stated in the sources we checked — confirm with the office. |
| Disability | Not stated in the sources we checked — confirm with the office. |
Residence status
Not stated in the official sources we checked — unknown.
Residence status is not stated on the official page — ask the office.
Where to apply
- Apply to Shinagawa City (see the official page for the counter and online options). [official source · verified on 2026-10-15]
Find addresses in the office finder.
Deadlines
Not yet verified from an official source.
Documents
- Bank book copy; mediation/court document mentioning divorce (within 1 month). [official source · verified on 2026-10-15]
Phone / counter phrases
すみません、実質ひとり親家庭への給付事業について伺いたいのですが、対象になるか、何を持っていけばよいか教えていただけますか。
Hello. I would like to ask about "実質ひとり親家庭への給付事業". Am I eligible, and what documents should I bring?
すみません、もう少しゆっくり話していただけますか。
Sumimasen, mō sukoshi yukkuri hanashite itadakemasu ka.
Sorry, could you please speak a little more slowly?
Generic phrases for practical help, not official wording.