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


### Answer
The term **single parent** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 12854* as follows -

> an individual who—


(A) is unmarried or legally separated from a spouse

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 12854*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 130-NATIONAL AFFORDABLE HOUSING > SUBCHAPTER III-NATIONAL HOMEOWNERSHIP TRUST DEMONSTRATION**

