It would be too difficult and potentially costly to split child benefits between two parents, according to the Island's treasury minister.
Alex Allison was responding in Tynwald to a question from Arbory, Castletown and Malew MHK Jason Moorhouse about whether it would be possible.
Mr Moorhouse pointed to situations where children are cared for in more than one household.
Dr Allinson explained there was already some support available for such parents:
Northern bus services to be raised in Keys
Bus services in the north will be on the mind of an MHK this week.
Ben out of service for maintenance work this week
The Steam Packet says the Ben My Chree will be out of service tomorrow.
Richmond Hill closed again tonight for work
Part of the New Castletown Road will close again tonight as work continues on it.
October warmer and sunnier than usual, says Met Office
A single storm in October accounted for more than a fifth of the month's total rainfall.
MHK queries cost of Liverpool awards trip
Questions about the cost of attending a business award night on Merseyside will be raised this week.
DOI says it has 20 empty public sector homes
The Department of Infrastructure says it has just 20 empty homes for public housing tenants.
Marquee plan submitted by Milntown Estate
A landmark house in Ramsey could be getting a marquee for summer, if planners give the green light.
Fire crews called to free driver from crashed car
Firefighters spent around 45 minutes helping cut a driver free from their car this morning.
