{"id":37129,"date":"2026-04-19T16:42:11","date_gmt":"2026-04-19T15:42:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/simmelink.nl\/family-law\/alimony\/alimony-indexationindexering-alimentatie\/"},"modified":"2026-04-19T16:42:14","modified_gmt":"2026-04-19T15:42:14","slug":"alimony-indexationindexering-alimentatie","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/simmelink.nl\/en\/family-law\/alimony\/alimony-indexationindexering-alimentatie\/","title":{"rendered":"Alimony indexation"},"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 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href=\"https:\/\/simmelink.nl\/en\/family-law\/alimony\/alimony-indexationindexering-alimentatie\/#Meerjarig_overzicht\" >Meerjarig overzicht<\/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\/alimony-indexationindexering-alimentatie\/#Achterstallige_indexering_berekenen\" >Achterstallige indexering berekenen<\/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\/alimony-indexationindexering-alimentatie\/#How_is_alimony_indexation_calculated\" >How is alimony indexation calculated?<\/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\/alimony-indexationindexering-alimentatie\/#Does_indexation_apply_automatically_or_do_I_have_to_request_it\" >Does indexation apply automatically, or do I have to request it?<\/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\/alimony-indexationindexering-alimentatie\/#What_if_the_other_party_has_not_implemented_the_indexation\" >What if the other party has not implemented the indexation?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/simmelink.nl\/en\/family-law\/alimony\/alimony-indexationindexering-alimentatie\/#Is_indexation_the_same_as_modifying_alimony\" >Is indexation the same as modifying alimony?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/simmelink.nl\/en\/family-law\/alimony\/alimony-indexationindexering-alimentatie\/#Alimony_indexation_percentages_in_recent_years\" >Alimony indexation percentages in recent years<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/simmelink.nl\/en\/family-law\/alimony\/alimony-indexationindexering-alimentatie\/#From_practice_missed_indexation_over_several_years\" >From practice: missed indexation over several years<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/simmelink.nl\/en\/family-law\/alimony\/alimony-indexationindexering-alimentatie\/#Our_Attorneys_at_Law\" >Our Attorneys at Law<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/simmelink.nl\/en\/family-law\/alimony\/alimony-indexationindexering-alimentatie\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions\" >Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/simmelink.nl\/en\/family-law\/alimony\/alimony-indexationindexering-alimentatie\/#Trust_and_quality\" >Trust and quality<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/simmelink.nl\/en\/family-law\/alimony\/alimony-indexationindexering-alimentatie\/#Questions_about_your_alimony\" >Questions about your alimony?<\/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>Alimony indexation is the annual adjustment of child and spousal support based on the statutory modification factor established by the national government.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The alimony indexation for 2026 is 4.6%, published in the Government Gazette on November 19, 2025.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In principle, both child support and spousal maintenance are indexed annually on January 1 based on Art. 1:402a of the Dutch Civil Code.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The indexation applies automatically, even without the agreement of the other party, unless explicitly deviated from in the divorce settlement.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If the other party has failed to implement the indexation for several years, the missed increase can, in many cases, still be claimed.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A modification of alimony is a different route than indexation and may be considered if the financial situation has changed significantly.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\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=\"What_is_the_alimony_indexation_for_2026\"><\/span>What is the alimony indexation for 2026?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The alimony indexation for 2026 is 4.6% and was published in the Government Gazette on November 19, 2025. The percentage is determined annually by the Minister of Justice and Security based on statutory wage developments. As of January 1, 2026, the increase applies by operation of law to both child support and spousal maintenance established by a court or recorded in a settlement agreement.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The indexation follows the statutory modification factor, which is set annually by the government based on wage trends. In 2025, the indexation was 6.5%, and in 2024, it was 6.2%. The percentages are recalculated every year and can therefore vary significantly from year to year.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Statutory indexation applies by operation of law, unless the parties have made other written agreements or the court has excluded indexation.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"s-content-block\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Calculate_the_indexation_with_the_calculator\"><\/span>Calculate the indexation with the calculator<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n    <div class=\"indexering-calculator-wrap\" id=\"ix-calculator\">\n\n      <!-- Keuzekaarten -->\n      <div class=\"ix-optie-grid\">\n\n        <div class=\"ix-optie-kaart active\" data-modus=\"enkel\">\n          <div class=\"ix-optie-icon\">\ud83d\udcc5<\/div>\n          <p class=\"ix-optie-titel\">Indexering 2026<\/p>\n          <p class=\"ix-optie-omschrijving\">Bereken uw nieuwe alimentatiebedrag per 1 januari 2026.<\/p>\n          <span class=\"ix-optie-tag\">+4,6% dit jaar<\/span>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"ix-optie-kaart\" data-modus=\"meerjaar\">\n          <div class=\"ix-optie-icon\">\ud83d\udcc8<\/div>\n          <p class=\"ix-optie-titel\">Meerjarig overzicht<\/p>\n          <p class=\"ix-optie-omschrijving\">Zie hoe het bedrag elk jaar is opgebouwd sinds de vaststelling.<\/p>\n          <span class=\"ix-optie-tag\">Vanaf startjaar<\/span>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"ix-optie-kaart\" data-modus=\"achterstand\">\n          <div class=\"ix-optie-icon\">\u2696\ufe0f<\/div>\n          <p class=\"ix-optie-titel\">Achterstallige indexering<\/p>\n          <p class=\"ix-optie-omschrijving\">Bereken hoeveel u kunt terugvorderen als de indexering nooit werd doorgevoerd.<\/p>\n          <span class=\"ix-optie-tag\">Max. 5 jaar terug<\/span>\n        <\/div>\n\n      <\/div><!-- \/.ix-optie-grid -->\n\n      <!-- Formulierkaart -->\n      <div class=\"ix-card\">\n\n        <!-- MODUS 1: Indexering 2026 -->\n        <div id=\"ix-modus-enkel\">\n          <h2 class=\"ix-card-titel\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Indexering_2026_berekenen\"><\/span>Indexering 2026 berekenen<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n          <div class=\"ix-info-box\">\n            Het indexeringspercentage voor 2026 bedraagt <strong>4,6%<\/strong>,\n            vastgesteld in de Staatscourant van 19&nbsp;november&nbsp;2025.\n          <\/div>\n          <div class=\"ix-form-row\">\n            <label for=\"ix-bedrag-enkel\">\n              Huidig alimentatiebedrag per maand\n              <span class=\"ix-label-hint\">(v\u00f3\u00f3r indexering 2026)<\/span>\n            <\/label>\n            <div class=\"ix-input-prefix\">\n              <span class=\"ix-prefix-sym\">\u20ac<\/span>\n              <input type=\"number\" id=\"ix-bedrag-enkel\"\n                     placeholder=\"450\" min=\"0\" step=\"0.01\">\n            <\/div>\n            <span class=\"ix-field-error\" id=\"ix-err-enkel\">Voer een geldig bedrag in.<\/span>\n          <\/div>\n          <button class=\"ix-btn-primary\" id=\"ix-bereken-enkel\">Berekenen<\/button>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <!-- MODUS 2: Meerjarig overzicht -->\n        <div id=\"ix-modus-meerjaar\" style=\"display:none;\">\n          <h2 class=\"ix-card-titel\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Meerjarig_overzicht\"><\/span>Meerjarig overzicht<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n          <div class=\"ix-info-box\">\n            Voer het oorspronkelijk vastgestelde bedrag en het startjaar in.\n            De calculator past elk jaar de wettelijke indexering toe.\n          <\/div>\n          <div class=\"ix-form-grid\">\n            <div class=\"ix-form-row\">\n              <label for=\"ix-bedrag-meer\">Startbedrag per maand<\/label>\n              <div class=\"ix-input-prefix\">\n                <span class=\"ix-prefix-sym\">\u20ac<\/span>\n                <input type=\"number\" id=\"ix-bedrag-meer\"\n                       placeholder=\"450\" min=\"0\" step=\"0.01\">\n              <\/div>\n              <span class=\"ix-field-error\" id=\"ix-err-meer\">Voer een geldig bedrag in.<\/span>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"ix-form-row\">\n              <label for=\"ix-startjaar\">Startjaar<\/label>\n              <select id=\"ix-startjaar\">\n                <option value=\"2020\">2020<\/option>\n                <option value=\"2021\">2021<\/option>\n                <option value=\"2022\">2022<\/option>\n                <option value=\"2023\">2023<\/option>\n                <option value=\"2024\">2024<\/option>\n                <option value=\"2025\" selected>2025<\/option>\n              <\/select>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n          <button class=\"ix-btn-primary\" id=\"ix-bereken-meerjaar\">Overzicht genereren<\/button>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <!-- MODUS 3: Achterstallige indexering -->\n        <div id=\"ix-modus-achterstand\" style=\"display:none;\">\n          <h2 class=\"ix-card-titel\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Achterstallige_indexering_berekenen\"><\/span>Achterstallige indexering berekenen<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n          <div class=\"ix-info-box\">\n            Heeft de andere partij de jaarlijkse indexering niet doorgevoerd?\n            <strong>Vorderingen verjaren na vijf jaar<\/strong> \u2014 indexering van\n            v\u00f3\u00f3r 2021 is in beginsel niet meer opeisbaar.\n          <\/div>\n          <div class=\"ix-form-grid\">\n            <div class=\"ix-form-row\">\n              <label for=\"ix-bedrag-acht\">\n                Oorspronkelijk vastgesteld bedrag per maand\n              <\/label>\n              <div class=\"ix-input-prefix\">\n                <span class=\"ix-prefix-sym\">\u20ac<\/span>\n                <input type=\"number\" id=\"ix-bedrag-acht\"\n                       placeholder=\"450\" min=\"0\" step=\"0.01\">\n              <\/div>\n              <span class=\"ix-field-error\" id=\"ix-err-acht-bedrag\">Voer een geldig bedrag in.<\/span>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"ix-form-row\">\n              <label for=\"ix-startjaar-acht\">Vastgesteld in jaar<\/label>\n              <select id=\"ix-startjaar-acht\">\n                <option value=\"2020\">2020<\/option>\n                <option value=\"2021\">2021<\/option>\n                <option value=\"2022\">2022<\/option>\n                <option value=\"2023\">2023<\/option>\n                <option value=\"2024\">2024<\/option>\n                <option value=\"2025\">2025<\/option>\n              <\/select>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n          <div class=\"ix-form-row\">\n            <label for=\"ix-betaald-acht\">\n              Werkelijk betaald bedrag per maand\n              <span class=\"ix-label-hint\">(zonder indexering)<\/span>\n            <\/label>\n            <div class=\"ix-input-prefix\">\n              <span class=\"ix-prefix-sym\">\u20ac<\/span>\n              <input type=\"number\" id=\"ix-betaald-acht\"\n                     placeholder=\"450\" min=\"0\" step=\"0.01\">\n            <\/div>\n            <span class=\"ix-field-error\" id=\"ix-err-acht-betaald\">Voer een geldig bedrag in.<\/span>\n          <\/div>\n          <button class=\"ix-btn-primary\" id=\"ix-bereken-achterstand\">Achterstand berekenen<\/button>\n        <\/div>\n\n      <\/div><!-- \/.ix-card -->\n\n      <!-- Resultaatgebied -->\n      <div id=\"ix-result-area\">\n\n        <div class=\"ix-result-header\" id=\"ix-result-header\"><\/div>\n        <div class=\"ix-result-body\"   id=\"ix-result-body\"><\/div>\n\n        <!-- Drempel-CTA (verschijnt bij achterstand > \u20ac500) -->\n        <div class=\"ix-drempel-cta\" id=\"ix-drempel-cta\" style=\"display:none;\">\n          <div class=\"ix-drempel-cta-text\">\n            <h3>Wil u deze achterstand vorderen?<\/h3>\n            <p>Of de berekende achterstand van <strong id=\"ix-drempel-bedrag\"><\/strong> daadwerkelijk vorderbaar is, hangt af van uw convenant en de omstandigheden. Een advocaat beoordeelt uw situatie en adviseert over de beste aanpak.<\/p>\n          <\/div>\n          <a href=\"\/contact\/\" class=\"ix-btn-gold\">Plan een adviesgesprek<\/a>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <!-- Disclaimer -->\n        <p class=\"ix-disclaimer\">\n          Deze berekening is indicatief en gebaseerd op de wettelijke indexeringspercentages\n          gepubliceerd in de Staatscourant. De uitkomst kan afwijken als in het\n          echtscheidingsconvenant afwijkende afspraken zijn gemaakt. Voor juridisch advies\n          over uw situatie kunt u contact opnemen met Simmelink Advocaten.\n        <\/p>\n\n        <!-- E-mailblok (altijd zichtbaar na berekening, zichtbaarheid via CSS) -->\n        <div id=\"ix-email-section\">\n          <h3>Berekening naar uzelf sturen<\/h3>\n          <p>Vul uw e-mailadres in. U ontvangt de berekening per e-mail.<\/p>\n\n          <div class=\"ix-email-rij\">\n            <input type=\"text\"  id=\"ix-email-voornaam\"\n                   placeholder=\"Voornaam (optioneel)\">\n            <input type=\"text\"  id=\"ix-email-achternaam\"\n                   placeholder=\"Achternaam (optioneel)\">\n          <\/div>\n          <div class=\"ix-email-rij\">\n            <input type=\"email\" id=\"ix-email-adres\"\n                   placeholder=\"E-mailadres\">\n            <input type=\"tel\"   id=\"ix-email-telefoon\"\n                   placeholder=\"Telefoon (optioneel)\">\n          <\/div>\n          <span class=\"ix-email-validatie-fout\">\n            Controleer uw e-mailadres \u2014 het lijkt een typefout te bevatten.\n          <\/span>\n\n          <div class=\"ix-optin-rij\">\n            <input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"ix-email-optin\">\n            <label for=\"ix-email-optin\">\n              Simmelink Advocaten mag mij benaderen met relevante informatie\n              over alimentatie en toekomstige nieuwsbrieven.\n            <\/label>\n          <\/div>\n\n          <button id=\"ix-email-submit\">Stuur mij de berekening<\/button>\n          <div id=\"ix-email-feedback\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <!-- Adviesgesprek CTA onderaan -->\n        <div class=\"ix-advies-cta\">\n          <p>Heeft u vragen over uw alimentatiesituatie, of wilt u weten wat deze berekening voor u betekent?<\/p>\n          <a href=\"\/contact\/\" class=\"ix-btn-gold\">Plan een adviesgesprek<\/a>\n        <\/div>\n\n      <\/div><!-- \/#ix-result-area -->\n\n    <\/div><!-- \/.indexering-calculator-wrap -->\n    \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_alimony_indexation_calculated\"><\/span>How is alimony indexation calculated?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The calculation of indexed alimony is straightforward: multiply the current amount by the indexation percentage and add the result to the existing amount.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Calculation example for child support (2026 indexation = 4.6%):<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Current child support: \u20ac450 per month<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Increase: \u20ac450 x 4.6% = \u20ac20.70<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>New amount as of January 1, 2026: \u20ac470.70 per month<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Calculation example for spousal maintenance (2026 indexation = 4.6%):<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Current spousal maintenance: \u20ac900 per month<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Increase: \u20ac900 x 4.6% = \u20ac41.40<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>New amount as of January 1, 2026: \u20ac941.40 per month<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The calculation is identical for child support and spousal maintenance. Different amounts may arise if a custom indexation formula was agreed upon in the settlement. In such cases, please consult the text of your settlement agreement.  <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"s-content-block\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_indexation_apply_automatically_or_do_I_have_to_request_it\"><\/span>Does indexation apply automatically, or do I have to request it?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The indexation of alimony applies automatically and by operation of law pursuant to <a href=\"https:\/\/wetten.overheid.nl\/jci1.3:c:BWBR0002656&#038;boek=1&#038;titeldeel=17&#038;afdeling=1&#038;artikel=402a\">Art. 1:402a of the Dutch Civil Code<\/a>. The person liable for alimony is obliged to implement the increase on January 1, even without an explicit request from the recipient. If the payer fails to apply the indexation, an enforceable arrear is created.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In practice, the increase is not always implemented spontaneously. This may be due to a lack of knowledge regarding the rules, but also due to the financial circumstances of the paying party. If you do not receive the increase, you have the right to claim it retrospectively.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Exception: parties may agree in writing in the divorce settlement that the statutory indexation scheme does not apply. In that case, the agreements in the settlement prevail. Check your settlement carefully if you are in doubt.  <\/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_if_the_other_party_has_not_implemented_the_indexation\"><\/span>What if the other party has not implemented the indexation?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If the person liable for alimony has not applied the annual indexation, the missed increase can be claimed for up to five years back (<a href=\"https:\/\/wetten.overheid.nl\/jci1.3:c:BWBR0005289&#038;boek=3&#038;titel=11&#038;artikel=308\">Art. 3:308 of the Dutch Civil Code<\/a>). The arrears are calculated by determining the difference between the amount paid and the indexed amount for each year and summing those amounts. Older arrears are, in principle, time-barred and no longer enforceable.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Retroactive effect and statute of limitations<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The claim for payment of non-indexed alimony generally expires after five years. Overdue indexations from the past five years can usually still be claimed. Older overdue amounts fall outside the limitation period unless the limitation period was timely interrupted.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have not received indexation for several years, it is advisable to map out the arrears before approaching your former partner. A legal overview prevents discussion regarding the total amount claimed. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What can you do?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Calculate the indexed amounts per year based on the established percentages.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Send the person liable for alimony a written notice specifying the arrears per year and requesting payment within a reasonable period.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If payment is not forthcoming, collection via the LBIO (Landelijk Bureau Inning Onderhoudsbijdrage) may be considered, provided the conditions for their involvement are met.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Consult a lawyer if the other party disputes the claim or if other alimony issues are involved.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>A consultation with a family law attorney will quickly provide insight into the feasibility and the route to be followed. Simmelink Lawyers discusses your situation at an hourly rate, without further obligations. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/simmelink.nl\/en\/contact\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"12227\">Schedule a consultation<\/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=\"Is_indexation_the_same_as_modifying_alimony\"><\/span>Is indexation the same as modifying alimony?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Indexation and alimony modification are two separate legal routes. Indexation is an automatic annual adjustment of the existing amount based on wage developments, without the underlying situation changing. An alimony modification requires a legal procedure due to changed circumstances and can lead to an increase, decrease, or termination of the alimony (Art. 1:401 of the Dutch Civil Code).  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Different criteria and terms apply to modifying <a href=\"https:\/\/simmelink.nl\/en\/family-law\/alimony\/child-support-change\/\">child support<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/simmelink.nl\/en\/family-law\/alimony\/change-spousal-maintenance\/\">spousal maintenance<\/a> than to indexation. Both routes can run concurrently: the automatic indexation continues while a modification request is being processed. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"s-content-block\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Alimony_indexation_percentages_in_recent_years\"><\/span>Alimony indexation percentages in recent years<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The national government sets the indexation percentage annually based on the increase in contract wages. The percentage is usually announced in October and takes effect on January 1 of the following year. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Year<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Indexation percentage<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Announcement<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2026<\/td><td>4,6%<\/td><td>November 2025<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2025<\/td><td>6,5%<\/td><td>October 2024<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2024<\/td><td>6,2%<\/td><td>October 2023<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2023<\/td><td>3,4%<\/td><td>October 2022<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2022<\/td><td>1,9%<\/td><td>October 2021<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2021<\/td><td>3,0%<\/td><td>October 2020<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2020<\/td><td>2,5%<\/td><td>October 2019<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The percentages can be consulted via <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rijksoverheid.nl\/onderwerpen\/scheiden\/vraag-en-antwoord\/kinderalimentatie\">rijkoverheid.nl<\/a> and are published annually in the Government Gazette.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"s-content-block\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"From_practice_missed_indexation_over_several_years\"><\/span>From practice: missed indexation over several years<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The central question in this case was whether missed child support indexation over a four-year period could still be claimed. The person liable for alimony had not implemented the annual increases, and no written agreement regarding this had been made in the settlement. The recipient became aware of this after checking the amounts paid.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The legal context was initially unclear regarding the limitation period: were all four years still claimable, or was a portion time-barred? After studying the settlement and the payment history, it was determined that the claim for three of the four years fell within the limitation period. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The approach focused on an accurate calculation of the arrears per year, a written notice of default, and a proposal for a payment arrangement. No dispute arose regarding the amount claimed. <\/p>\n<\/div>\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>The Simmelink Lawyers team specializes in family law, International family law, and inheritance law.<br\/>The lawyers combine legal expertise with international experience.<br\/>Clients are guided by one dedicated lawyer who oversees the entire process and communicates discreetly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In complex financial matters or an international component, a specialized lawyer is important.<br\/>We strive for legally correct, practically feasible agreements that give you predictability and peace of mind.<\/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; 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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<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\">When is the 2026 alimony indexation implemented?<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/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\">The 2026 alimony indexation takes effect on January 1, 2026. The person liable for alimony is obliged to pay the indexed amount as of that date. The percentage of 4.6% was published in the Government Gazette on November 19, 2025.  <\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-3600de9f gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-ba8b12fe gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-ba8b12fe\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">Do I have to calculate and report the indexation myself?<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-54bea308\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-54bea308\">\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-784447a0 gb-headline-text\">The legal obligation lies with the person liable for alimony, not the recipient. You do not have to calculate or announce the indexation yourself. If you still do not receive the increase, you can contact the other party in writing.  <\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-d7e7a6c6 gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-361ea87d gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-361ea87d\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\"><strong><strong><strong>Does indexation also apply to alimony recorded in a settlement agreement?<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-c5948222\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-c5948222\">\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-51ced355 gb-headline-text\">Yes, the indexation obligation of Art. 1:402a of the Dutch Civil Code also applies to alimony set out in a divorce settlement, unless it has been explicitly agreed in writing that statutory indexation does not apply.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-fc394c18 gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-8dd43315 gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-8dd43315\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">Can I object to the indexation?<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-d545942c\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-d545942c\">\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-c9e904f9 gb-headline-text\">In principle, the person liable for alimony cannot unilaterally refuse the indexation. If the financial situation has changed significantly, a request for modification of the alimony is the appropriate legal route. This is a different procedure than the indexation itself.  <\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-2769f6b3 gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-1983797d gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-1983797d\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">What if I can no longer trace the missed indexation?<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-7c18bfac\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-7c18bfac\">\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-ee70b14f gb-headline-text\">The indexation percentages for recent years are publicly available via the national government. Based on the original alimony amount and the annual percentages, the arrears can be calculated. Depending on the circumstances, legal assistance can help in creating this overview.  <\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-b3f8226c gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-edd57586 gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-edd57586\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">Does indexation also apply to international alimony agreements?<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-f097fd7b\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-f097fd7b\">\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-67d377e3 gb-headline-text\">The indexation obligation of Art. 1:402a of the Dutch Civil Code applies to alimony under Dutch law. In international situations, for example, if one of the ex-partners lives abroad, the competent court and the applicable law must be assessed separately. A Dutch procedure does not automatically lead to the application of Dutch law. Every situation requires its own assessment.   <\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"s-content-block\">\n<h2 class=\"gb-text s-content-block\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Trust_and_quality\"><\/span>Trust and quality<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Simmelink Lawyers is affiliated with the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.advocatenorde.nl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Dutch Bar Association<\/a>.<br\/>Read more about our <a href=\"https:\/\/simmelink.nl\/en\/reviews\/\">reviews<\/a> or see how we work via our <a href=\"https:\/\/simmelink.nl\/en\/our-approach\/\">working method<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-element-eab29512\">\n<div class=\"s-btn-group gb-element-7313c4f1\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Questions_about_your_alimony\"><\/span>Questions about your alimony?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Do you have questions about the indexation of your alimony, arrears, or a possible modification? 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What is the alimony indexation for 2026? The alimony indexation for 2026 is 4.6% and was published in the Government Gazette on November 19, 2025. 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