How much child support do I have to pay in Germany?
Calculate child support for minor children under the Düsseldorf Table 2026 — table amount, child benefit (Kindergeld) offset and payable amount per child.
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The adjusted net income is decisive (after deductions, e.g. work-related expenses) — this calculator uses your input as a simplification.
Children plus spouse, if applicable. The table assumes 2 dependants — for any other number, the income group is shifted up or down.
Your estimated child support
Income group:
| Child | Table amount | Child benefit share | Payable amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total per month | |||
After deducting the support, your income falls below the protected minimum (€1,450 if employed / €1,200). This is likely a deficiency case — amounts are then reduced proportionally. Have a lawyer review it.
Your income exceeds the highest income group (€11,200). Support is then set according to the circumstances of the case — the values shown are the lower bound.
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The adjusted net income: work-related expenses (often a flat 5%), eligible debts and pension provisions are deducted from the net. This calculator uses your input as a simplification — the exact adjustment is often the main point of dispute.
The parent the child does not mainly live with pays cash support. The caring parent fulfils their obligation through care and upbringing. For adult children both parents are liable — based on their combined income, which is why this calculator covers minor children only. Have adult-child support calculated by a lawyer.
You keep the protected minimum (€1,450 if employed, otherwise €1,200). If the income does not cover all children, it is a deficiency case and the amounts are reduced proportionally. The caring parent can apply for advance maintenance payments from the youth welfare office.
Yes, the support obligation applies across borders. Enforcement between Germany and Turkey is possible under international conventions; the amount can be adapted to the cost of living in the country of residence. A Turkish-speaking lawyer can coordinate both legal systems.
It is a guideline, not a statute — but in practice the courts follow it almost without exception. Deviations are possible in individual cases (additional and special needs, control amount, very high incomes).
Not legal advice. Simplified calculation for minor children under the Düsseldorf Table 2026 (guideline, child benefit €259). Income adjustment, control amount and special needs are not considered — the court decides bindingly.
