Apply for child maintenance (minor children)

Do you have underage children?

In the event of separation or divorce, you as parents should agree on the maintenance claims of your children.

Please note: The legislator does not stipulate fixed rates. The law only the standard for the minimum maintenance. This is based is based on the minimum subsistence level of the minor child.
The Düsseldorf table and the maintenance guidelines of the competent higher regional courts provide further Guidelines ("Süddeutsche Leitlinien").
The amount of maintenance depends, among other things, on the age of the child and the financial capacity of the parent liable for maintenance.

If you as parents have reached an agreement, the parent liable for maintenance can voluntarily submit an enforceable payment obligation. This is notarised by the youth welfare office, the local court or a notary.
If no agreement is reached, the parent who is responsible for maintenance can assert the maintenance claim in court.

Tip: You can obtain expert advice on all child maintenance issues from the youth welfare office in your town or district.
As a caring parent, you can Sy caring parent can also apply there for a guardianship for your child to assert their maintenance claims. The guardianship does not restrict your parental care.
You should always seek advice from a lawyer before asserting your claims in court.