Spousal Maintenance Calculator
Calculate separation or post-marital maintenance for spouses.
Nettoeinkommen beider Partner
Besserverdienender Partner
Unterhaltsberechtigter Partner
Spousal Maintenance per Month
985,71 €
11.828,57 € Per Year
Partner 1 nach Unterhalt
2.514,29 €
vorher: 3.500,00 €
Partner 2 nach Unterhalt
2.185,71 €
vorher: 1.200,00 €
3/7-Methode
Note: Simplified calculation using the 3/7 method. As of: 2025.
Note: These calculations are for informational purposes only and do not replace professional tax or financial advice. All information without guarantee.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is spousal maintenance owed after divorce?
Post-divorce maintenance may be owed for child care, old age, illness, education, or if the standard of living would otherwise drop significantly. It is not automatically granted.
How is spousal maintenance calculated?
Spousal maintenance is typically 3/7 of the difference in the adjusted net incomes of both spouses (in some courts 45%). The self-retention of the payer must be preserved.
What is the Spousal Maintenance Calculator?
The spousal maintenance calculator computes separation maintenance and post-marital maintenance for separated or divorced couples.
How does the Spousal Maintenance Calculator work?
Enter the adjusted net incomes of both spouses. The calculator computes maintenance using the 3/7 employment bonus method: difference in incomes * 3/7 for the lower-earning partner. The self-retention amount is checked.
Key Data and Facts
3/7 method: (income A - income B) * 3/7 = maintenance. Self-retention vs. spouse: 1,475 euros. Post-marital maintenance: time-limited, depending on marriage duration and need.
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