AnswerSingle parents might want to consult the single parents guide from Time Out New York (http://timeoutnewyorkkids.com/guides-resources/family-life/60111/single-parent-guide) or go to some single parents meetups http://singleparents.meetup.com/cities/us/ny/new_york/ to meet other people in similar situations.

AnswerThe benefit is what you say goes because there is no one else to give another answer. Another benefit is there is no fighting. http://www.parents.com/parenting/dynamics/single-parenting/single-parent-benefits/

AnswerThere are many nationwide support groups for single parents, such as: single parents in college/university, single parents looking for companionship and help of other single parents, those in need for financial advice/help, single parents seeking to adopt a child, and also young single parents. Here is an article about single mothers support group: http://www.basearticles.com/Art/260379/127/Single-Mothers-Support-Groups.html