### Question
What is the definition of surviving divorced parent?


### Answer
The definition of **surviving divorced parent** is as follows in *42 U.S.C. § 416*:

> a surviving divorced mother as defined in paragraph (3) of this subsection or a surviving divorced father as defined in paragraph (6)

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 416*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 6-THE CHILDREN'S BUREAU > SUBCHAPTER II-FEDERAL OLD-AGE, SURVIVORS, AND DISABILITY INSURANCE BENEFITS**

