{"id":25000,"date":"2024-08-25T13:23:22","date_gmt":"2024-08-25T12:23:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/simmelink.nl\/family-law\/alimony\/child-support\/"},"modified":"2026-04-19T14:01:03","modified_gmt":"2026-04-19T13:01:03","slug":"child-support","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/simmelink.nl\/en\/family-law\/alimony\/child-support\/","title":{"rendered":"Child support"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"s-section\">\n<div class=\"s-section-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"s-grid-toc_main gb-element-94926826\">\n<div class=\"s-section-sidebar\">\n<div class=\"s-sidebar-block-toc gb-element-bf14a539\">\n<p class=\"gb-text\">On this page<\/p>\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-flat ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/simmelink.nl\/en\/family-law\/alimony\/child-support\/#When_do_you_pay_child_support\" >When do you pay child support?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/simmelink.nl\/en\/family-law\/alimony\/child-support\/#How_is_the_amount_of_child_support_determined\" >How is the amount of child support determined?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/simmelink.nl\/en\/family-law\/alimony\/child-support\/#When_can_child_support_be_adjusted\" >When can child support be adjusted?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/simmelink.nl\/en\/family-law\/alimony\/child-support\/#What_does_the_court_do_regarding_child_support\" >What does the court do regarding child support?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/simmelink.nl\/en\/family-law\/alimony\/child-support\/#How_can_a_lawyer_assist_you\" >How can a lawyer assist you?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/simmelink.nl\/en\/family-law\/alimony\/child-support\/#Example_from_practice\" >Example from practice<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/simmelink.nl\/en\/family-law\/alimony\/child-support\/#Our_Attorneys_at_Law\" >Our Attorneys at Law<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/simmelink.nl\/en\/family-law\/alimony\/child-support\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions\" >Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"s-section-main s-stack-2xl gb-element-6c76d265\">\n<div class=\"s-content-block s-content-block--filled gb-element-15683c21 block-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"s-content-block-narrow\">\n<p class=\"gb-text gb-text-91da06c0\">In brief<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Child support is part of the broader <a href=\"https:\/\/simmelink.nl\/en\/family-law\/alimony\/\">financial arrangements during divorce<\/a>. A <a href=\"https:\/\/simmelink.nl\/en\/family-law\/divorce-lawyer\/\">divorce lawyer<\/a> guides you through the determination and formalization process, as well as issues related to <a href=\"https:\/\/simmelink.nl\/en\/family-law\/divorce\/kinderen\/\">divorcing with children<\/a>.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you would like to discuss your situation for initial orientation, this is possible during a <a href=\"https:\/\/simmelink.nl\/en\/our-approach\/advice\/\">consultation<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"s-content-block\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_do_you_pay_child_support\"><\/span><strong>When do you pay child support?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Child support is applicable as soon as parents separate and there are minor children.<br \/>The contribution can be agreed upon mutually, calculated during mediation, or established through the court.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Key principles:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>the best interests of the child always come first<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>both parents have a maintenance obligation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>the amount depends on financial capacity and need<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>agreements apply until the child is 18 (and often until 21 in the case of study costs)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Depending on the circumstances, child support may also be applicable in cases of co-parenting.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"s-content-block\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_is_the_amount_of_child_support_determined\"><\/span><strong>How is the amount of child support determined?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Child support is calculated in three steps: first, the child&#8217;s needs based on the NIBUD table; second, the financial capacity of both parents according to the Trema standards; and finally, the care discount based on the actual contact arrangements. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The child&#8217;s needs are linked to the joint net family income during the marriage and the age of the child. The costs are then divided between the parents in proportion to their financial capacity, after which the care discount is applied to the share of the parent who provides actual care.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The full calculation method, including the NIBUD table, the Trema standards, the care discount percentages, and an online indication tool, can be found at <a href=\"https:\/\/simmelink.nl\/en\/family-law\/alimony\/child-support-calculation\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"15306\">calculating child support<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-479128b1 sim-section\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-d2156fab sim-section__inner-container\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-c3c6957d\">\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-9ac3bf72 gb-headline-text\">Use our child support calculator to get an initial indication of the potential contribution<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-2897bd62\">\n\n<a class=\"gb-button gb-button-0c012c4c gb-button-text sim-btn-action sim-button sim-button-action\" href=\"https:\/\/simmelink.nl\/en\/family-law\/alimony\/child-support-calculation\/\">Go to calculator<\/a>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"s-content-block\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_can_child_support_be_adjusted\"><\/span>When can child support be adjusted?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Child support can be recalculated in the event of a substantial change in circumstances pursuant to Art. 1:401 of the Dutch Civil Code. Typical grounds include a change in income of one of the parents, a different care distribution, a new family composition, or the child reaching a new age category (the NIBUD table features incremental increases per age group). An adjustment can be formalized through mutual agreement, via mediation, or through a petition procedure at the court.   <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can read about when a change is likely to be successful, how the procedure works, and what the costs are at <a href=\"https:\/\/simmelink.nl\/en\/family-law\/alimony\/child-support-change\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"36798\">modifying child support<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"s-content-block\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_does_the_court_do_regarding_child_support\"><\/span>What does the court do regarding child support?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When parents do not reach an agreement, the court establishes the child support.<br \/>The judge considers:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>the needs of the child<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>the financial capacity of both parents<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>the division of care and upbringing tasks<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The judge often also assesses whether the agreements in the parenting plan are reasonable and feasible.<br \/>Depending on the circumstances, the judge may later decide to modify a maintenance amount.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"s-content-block\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_a_lawyer_assist_you\"><\/span>How can a lawyer assist you?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A family law attorney helps you to legally record agreements on child support correctly, or to properly substantiate a modification.<br \/>At Simmelink Lawyers, we guide parents in:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>calculating a reasonable maintenance amount<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>drafting or adjusting a parenting plan<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>consultation and mediation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>court proceedings<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-3a860b16 sim-section\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-8176cbef sim-section__inner-container\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-677c3f78\">\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-ec57418d gb-headline-text\">We work meticulously, with a focus on the best interests of the child and your peace of mind during this phase.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-5a83d2a7\">\n\n<a class=\"gb-button gb-button-52310877 gb-button-text sim-btn-action sim-button sim-button-action\" href=\"https:\/\/simmelink.nl\/en\/contact\/\">Request a second opinion on your child support<\/a>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"s-content-block\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Example_from_practice\"><\/span><strong>Example from practice<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In one case, we assisted a parent with a child support issue where the financial situation had changed significantly after the divorce. One parent&#8217;s income had decreased due to a change in their work situation, while the care arrangement for the children remained the same. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A key part of the guidance was carefully mapping out the current financial capacity of both parents and the needs of the children. This involved looking at the applicable maintenance standards and the impact of the changed circumstances on the previously established contribution. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Based on the collected data, it became clear which legal route was appropriate in this situation and what steps were required for it.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Content verified by the team at <a href=\"https:\/\/simmelink.nl\/en\/our-team\/\">Simmelink Lawyers<\/a>, specialized in family law.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"s-advocaten-block\">\n<h2 class=\"gb-text\" id=\"advocaten\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Our_Attorneys_at_Law\"><\/span>Our Attorneys at Law<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>At Simmelink Lawyers, you work with lawyers specialized in family law, international family law, and inheritance law. We work intensively together on solutions that are legally sound and do personal justice to your situation.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-3bd256ba\">\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-wrapper gb-grid-wrapper-5dcdaabb gb-query-loop-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-b6d769df gb-query-loop-item post-23938 advocaat type-advocaat status-publish hentry\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-b6d769df\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-7443210b\">\n<figure class=\"gb-block-image gb-block-image-943d9da3\"><a href=\"https:\/\/simmelink.nl\/en\/our-team\/attorneys-at-law\/carla-simmelink\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/simmelink.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/carla-2-300x300.jpg\" class=\"gb-image-943d9da3\" alt=\"Carla Simmelink\" srcset=\"https:\/\/simmelink.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/carla-2-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/simmelink.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/carla-2-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/simmelink.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/carla-2-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/simmelink.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/carla-2.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-f2d3d794 gb-headline-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/simmelink.nl\/en\/our-team\/attorneys-at-law\/carla-simmelink\/\">Carla Simmelink &#8211; Family Law Attorney, International Family Law and Inheritance Law<\/a><\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-9bf895f6 gb-headline-text\">Family Law Attorney, International Family Law and Inheritance Law<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-b6d769df gb-query-loop-item post-29865 advocaat type-advocaat status-publish hentry\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-b6d769df\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-7443210b\">\n<figure class=\"gb-block-image gb-block-image-943d9da3\"><a href=\"https:\/\/simmelink.nl\/en\/our-team\/attorneys-at-law\/valerie-lingg\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/simmelink.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Valerie-1-300x300.jpg\" class=\"gb-image-943d9da3\" alt=\"Valerie Lingg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/simmelink.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Valerie-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/simmelink.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Valerie-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/simmelink.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Valerie-1-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/simmelink.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Valerie-1.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-f2d3d794 gb-headline-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/simmelink.nl\/en\/our-team\/attorneys-at-law\/valerie-lingg\/\">Valerie Lingg &#8211; Family Law Attorney, International Family Law<\/a><\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-9bf895f6 gb-headline-text\">Family Law Attorney, International Family Law<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-b6d769df gb-query-loop-item post-23939 advocaat type-advocaat status-publish hentry\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-b6d769df\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-7443210b\">\n<figure class=\"gb-block-image gb-block-image-943d9da3\"><a href=\"https:\/\/simmelink.nl\/en\/our-team\/attorneys-at-law\/eva-zaunbrecher-bosschlo\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/simmelink.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Eva-300x300.jpg\" class=\"gb-image-943d9da3\" alt=\"Eva Zaunbrecher\" srcset=\"https:\/\/simmelink.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Eva-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/simmelink.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Eva-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/simmelink.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Eva-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/simmelink.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Eva.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-f2d3d794 gb-headline-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/simmelink.nl\/en\/our-team\/attorneys-at-law\/eva-zaunbrecher-bosschlo\/\">Eva Zaunbrecher-Boschloo &#8211; Family Law Attorney, International Family Law<\/a><\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-9bf895f6 gb-headline-text\">Lawyer at Law (International) Family Law<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-b6d769df gb-query-loop-item post-36349 advocaat type-advocaat status-publish hentry\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-b6d769df\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-7443210b\">\n<figure class=\"gb-block-image gb-block-image-943d9da3\"><a href=\"https:\/\/simmelink.nl\/en\/our-team\/attorneys-at-law\/sophia-sips\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/simmelink.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Sophia-300x300.jpg\" class=\"gb-image-943d9da3\" alt=\"Sophia Sips\" srcset=\"https:\/\/simmelink.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Sophia-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/simmelink.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Sophia-1200x1200.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/simmelink.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Sophia-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/simmelink.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Sophia-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/simmelink.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Sophia-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/simmelink.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Sophia-2048x2048.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-f2d3d794 gb-headline-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/simmelink.nl\/en\/our-team\/attorneys-at-law\/sophia-sips\/\">Sophia Sips &#8211; Family Law Attorney<\/a><\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-9bf895f6 gb-headline-text\">Family Law Attorney, International Family Law<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"s-quotes-block gb-element-b0365a51 testimonial-block\">\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"s-quote-card-icon gb-media-5cab658b testimonial-icon\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/simmelink.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/quote.svg\" title=\"quote\">\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-text s-quote-card-text testimonial-text\"><em><em>Clients are guided by a dedicated lawyer who oversees the entire file and communicates discreetly.<\/em><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-text s-quote-card-author testimonial-author\">Mr. Carla Simmelink, lawyer<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Would you like to know how to formally apply for child support? Read more on the <a href=\"https:\/\/simmelink.nl\/en\/family-law\/alimony\/aanvragen\/\">applying for maintenance<\/a> page. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Are you still exploring your options regarding child support? Read more about the <a href=\"https:\/\/simmelink.nl\/en\/contact\/\">consultation meeting<\/a> at Simmelink Lawyers, a first step to discuss your situation without immediately starting a procedure. <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-be249d49 s-margin-vert-xl s-content-block\">\n\n<h2 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-bfdf1120 gb-headline-text gbp-section__headline\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-1e85dbd5 gb-accordion\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-d1310856 gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-19f7b745 gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-19f7b745\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\"><strong>How long does the obligation for child support last?<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-52e77243\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-52e77243\">\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-b299caa3 gb-headline-text\">In most cases, until the child turns 18. For children who are studying or not yet self-sufficient, this can be extended to 21 years.  This is general information, not individual legal advice.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-2712f11d gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-17f3fa07 gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-17f3fa07\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\"><strong>Can child support be adjusted if one parent starts earning more?<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-061dc4a6\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-061dc4a6\">\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-98660516 gb-headline-text\">Yes, in many cases a modification can be requested if income or the care arrangement changes. Depending on the circumstances, the court assesses whether an adjustment is reasonable. <\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-88866d7b gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-1365ae94 gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-1365ae94\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\"><strong>How is child support calculated in the case of co-parenting?<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-433b3ebd\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-433b3ebd\">\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-d0db8993 gb-headline-text\">The maintenance is aligned with the division of care and the income of both parents. A recalculation is often made using the Trema standards as a starting point. <\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-7afb061f gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-f5653bff gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-f5653bff\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\"><strong>What happens if a parent does not pay?<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-e59cd61c\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-e59cd61c\">\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-e246ca56 gb-headline-text\">The parent receiving the maintenance can take collection measures, for example through the LBIO. This takes place according to legal procedures and under the supervision of the court. <\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-5ae75f86 gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-e24b9589 gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-e24b9589\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\"><strong>Is mediation mandatory for child support?<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-e8758953\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-e8758953\">\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-effde182 gb-headline-text\">No, but in many cases mediation helps to reach workable agreements without a court procedure.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-34ac26a6\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-34ce7bbc\">\n\n<figure class=\"gb-block-image gb-block-image-7a1d0082\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"93\" class=\"gb-image gb-image-7a1d0082\" src=\"https:\/\/simmelink.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/nederlandse-orde-van-advocaten-logo-300x93.png\" alt=\"Logo of the Dutch Bar Association\" title=\"Logo of the Dutch Bar Association\" srcset=\"https:\/\/simmelink.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/nederlandse-orde-van-advocaten-logo-300x93.png 300w, https:\/\/simmelink.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/nederlandse-orde-van-advocaten-logo.png 340w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-7b78af02\">\n\n<figure class=\"gb-block-image gb-block-image-cae6833a\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"gb-image gb-image-cae6833a\" src=\"https:\/\/simmelink.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/RaadvRechtspraak.svg\" alt=\"\" title=\"RaadvJustice\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"gb-block-image gb-block-image-07670684\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"340\" height=\"105\" class=\"gb-image gb-image-07670684\" src=\"https:\/\/simmelink.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/raad-voor-rechtsbijstand-high-trust-logo.png\" alt=\"Council for Legal Aid High Trust Logo\" title=\"Council for Legal Aid High Trust Logo\" srcset=\"https:\/\/simmelink.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/raad-voor-rechtsbijstand-high-trust-logo.png 340w, https:\/\/simmelink.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/raad-voor-rechtsbijstand-high-trust-logo-300x93.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 340px) 100vw, 340px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>On this page In brief Child support is part of the broader financial arrangements during divorce. 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