Has your income or that of your ex-partner changed? Or has something changed in your family situation, for example because you have started living together again? Or has the visitation arrangement changed? Then this may affect the amount of spousal support and/or child support and it may pay off to have the alimony recalculated.
The specialists at Law Office Simmelink have extensive experience in (re)calculating child and spousal support. We adhere to the applicable alimony standards while also considering your personal situation. Our alimony calculations offer clear insights into how much you should pay or what you are entitled to receive. Based on this calculation, you can make agreements with your ex-partner about the amount of alimony, or we can submit a request to the court if you cannot reach an agreement together.
When to recalculate your alimony?
Alimony amounts are often fixed for extended periods. However, quite a lot can change during that period and there may be several reasons to have your alimony recalculated. These can be financial reasons, but also changed personal circumstances, with yourself or your ex-partner. For example:
- a new job or promotion
- a bonus or profit distribution
- additional tax surcharges received
- resign
- long-term absenteeism that reduces income
- fluctuating income as a self-employed or entrepreneur
- changes in the tax system
- new laws and regulations
- Any (additional) income from abroad
- pension
- higher housing costs, such as significantly higher energy bills
- changes in living situation, such as a move
- changes in access arrangements
- changes in family composition, such as living together again* or adding a child
* This applies to the alimony obligor. If you, as the alimony obligee, remarry, enter into a registered partnership or cohabit “as if you were married,” the alimony obligation stops altogether.
Alimony modification
Does the recalculation show that the alimony amount needs to be adjusted? Then you can make arrangements with your ex-partner. Does your ex-partner not cooperate or are you unable to reach a mutual agreement? Then you can ask the court to determine a new alimony amount.
Non-modification clause
Does the divorce agreement have a non-amendment clause? This means that the amount of alimony normally cannot be changed. But if there are significant changes in your situation, sometimes the amount can still be adjusted. This can only be done if it is unreasonable to continue following the non-amendment clause.
Cost of (re)calculating child support
Our free online calculation tool
With this easy-to-use calculator, you can quickly make your own estimate. This tool will give you a first indication of your child support.
Would you like a more detailed calculation or want to use it for an application? If so, we recommend you opt for a customized calculation.
Personal alimony calculation
Take advantage of our expertise and receive a fully customized calculation, including detailed explanations. This process begins with an (online) intake interview to discuss your personal situation. After this, you collect the necessary documents and information. Once we have received these from you, we get to work. Within a few business days you will receive your customized alimony calculation.
You can use this customized calculation to:
- add to your parenting plan;
- request child support from the court;
- file a child support modification petition with the court.
