Is child benefit included in the ability to pay calculation?

Questioner

Is child benefit also included in the calculation of maintenance capacity?

Lawyer

In principle, the calculation of the ability to pay maintenance does not take into account child benefit. Child benefit is seen as a provision for the child and must be spent for the benefit of the child. This benefit therefore generally does not form part of the net monthly income on which the ability to pay calculation is based. But also keep in mind that there are always individual situations conceivable in which this could be different. It depends on how a judge would rule in a specific case, depending on the specific circumstances. I would therefore advise you to seek the help of a legal advisor or lawyer for specific advice in your situation. -------------- Stichting Rechtswinkel.nl is a national organization with students and volunteers. The above advice is based on limited information and may be incomplete or even incorrect for your situation. Always consult a lawyer or attorney for your further steps. Read disclaimer: https://rechtswinkel.nl/disclaimer I would like to invite you to rate the above answer so that we can learn from your response. May we refer you to www.echtscheidingswinkel.nl?