Do I have to pay maintenance money to my ex-partner?
Usually, you do not pay alimony to your ex-partner, but this is not always the case. Under certain circumstances, however, you are obliged to pay alimony to your ex-partner.
After a divorce, you may be required to pay maintenance to your ex-spouse under certain conditions.
- If you are divorced on grounds of irreparable dislocation, then in principle and within certain limits, you must pay alimony to your ex-spouse if he or she is indigent and has not been found guilty of partner violence or other serious misconduct, e.g. proven adultery.
- If you are divorced by mutual consent, you must pay alimony only to the extent agreed in the agreement with your ex-spouse.
After the termination of a de facto cohabitation or legal cohabitation, you are not obliged by law to pay alimony to your ex-spouse, even if he or she is indigent.
Do I need a lawyer?
A lawyer can guide you through this complex process from his knowledge and experience. Consult them as soon as possible so that you do not rush into any agreements and your interests are best defended in court.
Want to know more about maintenance or alimony?
Maintenance (or alimony): what you need to know
As a parent, you are responsible for your child (and partner), but what does that mean if you break up? And are you then obliged to pay child support?
Should I pay child support for my child?
As a parent, you are responsible for your child, but what does that mean for child support?
Want to know more about divorce?
I want a divorce
If you no longer wish to remain married, you can divorce your partner in two ways.
I want a divorce in case of legal cohabitation
This can be done simply by making a declaration at your town or city hall, but be sure to think about the consequences too.
I want to divorce by mutual consent
If you and your partner have decided to divorce, you can separate by mutual consent.
I want a divorce but my partner does not
If you want a divorce but your partner does not, we speak of divorce on grounds of irreparable dislocation.
Co-parenting
If you are no longer living together as parents, you will need to make some arrangements in relation to the children. Find out how best to do this.
Find a lawyer
Not sure about your situation and want to find a lawyer near you?
Ook interessant
Co-parenting