What maintenance amount can be collected via LBIO?

Questioner

Divorced in 2015, child support determined by the judge/lawyer at €111. In 2018, my ex and I verbally agreed to increase the amount to €225 per child. Now he has not paid the alimony for 3 months. What amount can I now collect from the LBIO?

Lawyer

If your ex-partner has not paid the alimony for three months, you can choose to contact the National Bureau for the Collection of Maintenance Contributions (LBIO) to collect the alimony arrears. The LBIO can help you collect the arrears. The amount you can collect via the LBIO depends on various factors, such as the amount of the determined alimony and any subsequent agreements or changes. In your case, the originally determined amount per child is €111, but in 2018 you verbally agreed to increase the amount to €225 per child. To determine the amount you can collect from the LBIO, it is important to look at the applicable agreements and any court rulings. If the verbal agreement from 2018 is legally valid and can be demonstrated, the LBIO would probably assume the increased amount of €225 per child. You would then be able to collect the alimony arrears based on this amount. However, it is advisable to contact the LBIO for specific information about your situation. They can provide you with the right guidance and advice regarding the collection of the alimony arrears.