Child Maintenance Calculator 2026 — Düsseldorf Table (482-693 €)
Calculate child support per 2026 Düsseldorf Table: 482 € (age 0-5), 554 € (6-11), 649 € (12-17), 693 € (18+). Minus half child benefit (127.50 €).
Details
Total Maintenance / Month
942,00 €
Total per Year: 11.304,00 €
Income Level
Stufe 4
Netto bis 3.300,00 €
| Kind | Alter | Table amount | -1/2 Kindergeld | Zahlbetrag |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kind 1 | 5 J. (0-5 Jahre) | 559,00 € | -129,50 € | 429,50 € |
| Kind 2 | 10 J. (6-11 Jahre) | 642,00 € | -129,50 € | 512,50 € |
Note: Calculation based on the Düsseldorf Table 2026. Actual amounts may differ.
Note: These calculations are for informational purposes only and do not replace professional tax or financial advice. All information without guarantee.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Düsseldorf Table?
The Düsseldorf Table is a guideline issued by the Higher Regional Court of Düsseldorf for child maintenance. It sets the minimum maintenance based on the paying parent's net income and the child's age. Updated annually.
What is the self-provision minimum?
The self-provision minimum is the amount that must remain with the paying parent. In 2026 it is 1,450 EUR/month for employed obligors and 1,200 EUR/month for non-employed.
Is child benefit offset against maintenance?
Yes, child benefit (255 EUR/child/month in 2026) is offset at 50 % (127.50 EUR) against maintenance. The non-custodial parent pays: table amount − 127.50 EUR = cash maintenance.
What happens if the paying parent does not pay?
Maintenance is legally enforceable. Options: advance maintenance from the youth welfare office, wage and bank account garnishment, driving licence revocation. Titled maintenance claims have a 3-year limitation period.
What is the Child Maintenance Calculator 2026 — Düsseldorf Table (482-693 €)?
The child maintenance calculator computes child support under the Düsseldorf Table 2026. It factors in the paying parent's net income, the child's age and child benefit.
How does the Child Maintenance Calculator 2026 — Düsseldorf Table (482-693 €) work?
Enter the paying parent's monthly net income and the child's age. The calculator finds the table amount under the 2026 Düsseldorf Table, deducts half the child benefit and shows the payable maintenance.
Key Data and Facts
Düsseldorf Table 2026 – base amounts (income group 1, up to 1,900 EUR net): ages 0–5: 482 EUR, 6–11: 554 EUR, 12–17: 649 EUR, 18+: 693 EUR. Child benefit 2026: 255 EUR/child/month. Minimum self-provision for working obligors: 1,450 EUR/month.
Step-by-Step Guide
Step-by-step: 1. Adjusted net income: gross minus taxes/social contributions, minus work-related costs (5 %, min. 50 EUR). 2. Find income group in Düsseldorf Table. 3. Read table amount. 4. Deduct child benefit: maintenance = table amount − 50 % child benefit (127.50 EUR). 5. Check self-provision minimum (1,450 EUR). 6. If income insufficient: proportional reduction (hardship case).
Calculation Example
Net income 2,800 EUR, child aged 8: income group 2 (1,901–2,300 EUR). Table amount 582 EUR. Child benefit deduction −127.50 EUR. Maintenance payable = 454.50 EUR/month.
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