Section 52 — Social Security Act 2018: When person has parental support gap

52 When person has parental support gap (1) In this subpart, a person ( P ) has a parental support gap if— (a) none of P’s parents (and guardians (if any)) is able to support P financially; or (b) P’s relationship with P’s parents (and guardians (if any)) has broken down, and none of them is prepared to support P financially; or (c) P was, but is no longer, subject to a CYPFA order or agreement; or (d) MSD is otherwise satisfied that P cannot reasonably be expected to be financially dependent on P’s parents or any other person. (2) However, P does not have a parental support gap if— (a) P has the option of living with a parent or guardian but chooses not to; and (b) MSD is not satisfied that there are good and sufficient reasons for P’s choice. Compare: 1964 No 136 s 159(2)