“Legally, there is virtually no basis for this family model in Austria”

Vater und Mutter schaukeln ihr Baby, das auf dem grünen Gras im Park sitzt. Das Kind lacht glücklich.

Maximilian lives in a co-parenting relationship

What kind of family do you live in and what is good about this family model?

Co Parenting as a gay man with a straight woman. We met through your great platform and now have a 1.5 year old son. It goes insanely well together and we are very happy!

What was your personal stumbling block?

Legally, there is virtually no basis for this family model in Austria. Therefore, one must “fake” living in a household if one wants to claim full benefits during the childcare period up to 14 months. The state cannot believe that this is also consistent with a dual residency model.

How could this difficulty be overcome?

Report at the same address of child mother, child father and child.