Child Support

If parents are separated or already divorced, the parent who cares for the child or children receives child support from the other parent. This must be paid for minor children as well as for adult, unmarried children who are in education or training. 

To calculate the amount of child support, proof of income is required. The so-called Düsseldorf Table provides important guidance on how much child support must be paid. The Düsseldorf Table is divided into 10 income brackets and four age groups, with the basic rule being: the higher the income and the older the child, the higher the child support. 

Common disputes arise when the parent obligated to pay support fails to meet this duty. Depending on the financial situation of the other party, financial difficulties may arise that can affect the child's well-being. If support payments are not made, you should consult a knowledgeable specialist attorney experienced in complex family law as soon as possible to enforce applicable claims in the interest of the common children. The same applies to unjustified claims made against you. 

Our law firm in Nuremberg advises you on all matters concerning child support – regardless of whether you are the parent caring for the child or the one from whom support is being demanded. 

• Is the separated father/mother not paying child support for the common child?
• Have you received a request from the Youth Welfare Office for information about your income and for payment of minimum child support?
• Who is responsible for covering the child's so-called additional needs, such as school fees, tutoring, music lessons, or the cost of braces?
• How much child support am I required to pay for my child after separation or divorce?
• For how long is my child entitled to receive child support?

Process and Support for Legal Assistance

• Determining the income available for child support by requesting financial disclosure.
• Determining the child's needs, considering any additional costs for school, hobbies, or healthcare.
• Calculating the amount of child support based on the Düsseldorf Table guidelines.
• Verifying whether the obligated parent is financially capable of paying the requested child support.

Goals and Prospects of Success

• Avoiding costly court proceedings by voluntarily committing to pay child support through a notarized agreement with the Youth Welfare Office (Jugendamtsurkunde), in accordance with one's financial capacity.
• Enforcing legally established maintenance claims through wage garnishment.
• Defending against unjustified or excessive maintenance claims.

Time Commitment and Duration of Proceedings

• Consultations are available at any time and on short notice.
• Out-of-court representation typically leads to an agreement within a reasonable timeframe.
• The timeframe for court proceedings is determined by the family courts.

Costs and Fees

• An initial consultation for consumers is available for a maximum of EUR 190.00 plus statutory value-added tax.
• The costs for further, including written, consultation and representation depend on the scope, complexity, and significance for the client.
• Court representation: Fees are calculated according to the Lawyers' Remuneration Act (RVG) or via a flat fee agreement, with an early assessment of the anticipated cost risk.
• In cases of financial hardship, it is possible to apply for legal aid.