Child Maintenance Calculator
Calculate child maintenance according to the Dusseldorf Table. With income group and age level. Free online tool with clear examples and detailed explanations.
Details
Adjusted net income of the person liable for maintenance
Payment amount per month
€512.50
€6,150.00 per year
Table amount
€642.00
Level 4, 6-11 yrs
Child benefit deduction
-€129.50
Half Child benefit
Calculation
Note: Calculation based on the Düsseldorf Table 2026. The minimum maintenance for the age group 6-11 yrs is €558.00. For minor children, half of the child benefit is deducted; for adult children, the full child benefit. Personal allowance is not checked.
Note: These calculations are for informational purposes only and do not replace professional tax or financial advice. All information without guarantee.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
How much child maintenance must be paid?
The amount depends on the payer's net income and the child's age according to the Duesseldorf Table. For 2026, minimum maintenance ranges from 482 euros (ages 0-5) to 689 euros (ages 18+) per month.
Is child benefit offset against maintenance?
Yes, half of the child benefit (129.50 euros since 2026) is deducted from the maintenance amount if the child lives with one parent. For adult children, the full child benefit is offset.
Which fee schedules do the calculations use?
Lawyer fees are calculated under the German Rechtsanwaltsvergütungsgesetz (RVG), court fees under the Gerichtskostengesetz (GKG). Both tables are updated regularly. Source: gesetze-im-internet.de.
Guide
Quick Answer
The child maintenance calculator computes the monthly maintenance for children of separated parents according to the Duesseldorf Table.
What is the Child Maintenance Calculator?
The child maintenance calculator computes the monthly maintenance for children of separated parents according to the Duesseldorf Table.
How does the Child Maintenance Calculator work?
Enter the adjusted net income of the paying parent and the children's ages and number. The calculator assigns the income group, determines the table maintenance and deducts half the child benefit (129.50 euros).
Key Data and Facts
Minimum maintenance 2026 (group 1): 0-5 yrs: 482 euros, 6-11: 554 euros, 12-17: 649 euros, 18+: 693 euros. Half child benefit of 129.50 euros is deducted.
Step-by-Step Guide
How to calculate child maintenance step by step: 1. Calculate the adjusted net income of the person liable to pay maintenance: gross salary minus taxes, social contributions, work-related expenses (flat rate 5 %, max. 150 EUR) and marriage-related debts. 2. Assign the income group in the Düsseldorf Table 2026: group 1: up to 2,100 EUR (minimum maintenance). Group 2: 2,101-2,500 EUR. Group 3: 2,501-2,900 EUR (and so on up to group 10). With two persons entitled to maintenance: classification one group lower. With three: two groups lower. 3. Determine the child's age bracket and read off the table amount. 4. Calculate the payment amount: table amount minus half the child benefit (129.50 EUR). For children of legal age, the full child benefit (259 EUR) is deducted. 5. Check the ability to pay: if, after deduction, the person liable is left with less than the personal allowance (1,450 EUR if employed), the maintenance is reduced (shortfall case). Example: mother, adjusted net 2,800 EUR, 2 children (4 and 13 years old). Downgrade by one group due to 2 children: group 2 (instead of 3). Child 1 (4 years, bracket 1): 506 EUR. Child 2 (13 years, bracket 3): 681 EUR. Payment amounts: 506 - 129.50 = 376.50 EUR and 681 - 129.50 = 551.50 EUR. Total: 928 EUR/month. Remaining income: 2,800 - 928 = 1,872 EUR (above the personal allowance of 1,450 EUR).
Calculation Example
Mother, net income 2,800 EUR, 2 children (aged 4 and 13), downgraded to group 2. Child 1: 506 - 129.50 = 376.50 EUR. Child 2: 681 - 129.50 = 551.50 EUR. Total: 928 EUR/month.
Sources · E-E-A-T
Official sources
Calculations are based on applicable German laws and official data:
- Bürgerliches Gesetzbuch (BGB)
- Rechtsanwaltsvergütungsgesetz (RVG)
- Bundesministerium der Finanzen (BMF)
Full methodology at Methodology.
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