### Question
How is the "single parent" defined?


### Answer
The term **single parent** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 12896* as follows -

> an individual who—


(A) is unmarried or legally separated from a spouse

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 12896*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 130-NATIONAL AFFORDABLE HOUSING > SUBCHAPTER IV-HOPE FOR HOMEOWNERSHIP OF MULTIFAMILY AND SINGLE FAMILY HOMES > Part B-HOPE for Homeownership of Single Family Homes**

