In principle, every child in Germany has a pro-rata maintenance claim against their parents. If the parents are separated, the parent who does not live with the child is obliged to pay. However, the amount of maintenance and the duration of the maintenance payments in Germany depend on the specific circumstances of the individual case. In principle, the parents’ income, the child’s needs and other individual factors are considered when calculating the maintenance.
At Schlun & Elseven Rechtsanwälte, we are adept at dealing with such situations and finding the best possible solution for you. Legal issues concerning family and their financial needs are highly sensitive topics, and we always treat them with the necessary empathy and tact. If you require support with child maintenance issues, we will be happy to help. Our lawyers provide their services in English and German and are available to advise in cases with international elements as well as domestic German child maintenance cases.
Please do not hesitate to contact us directly for specialised legal guidance.
