Arranging alimony without a lawyer

Questioner

Hello, I would like to know how I can arrange alimony for my daughter without a lawyer because of the costs. Dad has not paid anything for years and I have had no income for years. My new partner and I also have two children and the financial situation is now quite bad because of the partner's health. So how can I have her father contribute for the least costs?

Lawyer

If a court order has already been made in the past stating that he must pay maintenance for your daughter, you can submit the collection to the LBIO (www.lbio.nl). There are no costs involved for you. If this is not the case, you can also request the LBIO to make a maintenance calculation, in which case a capacity calculation can be made on the basis of the financial data of your daughter's father and your own, in order to determine what he will be able to contribute to the costs of your daughter. However, he can ignore the results of such a calculation. If you want a judgment that is enforceable if he fails to pay the maintenance, your only option is to start legal proceedings in which you then request the imposition of maintenance for your daughter at the expense of your ex-partner. For such a procedure, you need the assistance of a lawyer. A lawyer does not necessarily have to be expensive. You may have taken out legal expenses insurance that covers the costs of such a procedure. If this is not the case, you may also be eligible for subsidized legal aid. In that case, you only pay a personal contribution to the lawyer (the amount of which depends on the income of your current partner and yourself) and a number of additional costs, such as the costs of the court fee and the costs of the necessary extracts. If you wish, you can contact us.

Lawyer

There are two types of alimony. The children are entitled to child support from the non-custodial parent. The ex-partner (you) is entitled to spousal support when he or she does not have enough to live on. The judge often determines alimony after the divorce has been filed. The partner's income matters. Do you have official documents that show any alimony obligation? Here you can calculate the amount of alimony. http://www.alimentatiewijzer.nl/berekenen/kinderalimentatie-nodig.html Or send me a message..

Questioner

We have not been married and have no idea what his income is.

Lawyer

You could try to contact your ex-partner yourself and ask if he is prepared to pay a contribution for your daughter or to submit the case to the LBIO to see if they can help you in this. If this does not lead to results, legal proceedings will have to be initiated. In this procedure, the court will also ask him to provide his financial data in order to determine the amount of the contribution.

Lawyer

You have a new partner. You will then not be eligible for spousal support. That leaves child support. This can be determined by the judge. Then you need a lawyer. You can also do this in consultation. A mediator often delivers results. In that case, income information from your ex is required. I'd be happy to look into some things for you. Your financial situation means that you would prefer to spend little. Legal expenses insurance saves money.