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Child support is financial maintenance for a child. The obligation arises when the child cannot support themselves or their needs are not covered by the other parent.
After the child turns 18, the obligation may still continue. The key is whether the child continues education and whether they have a realistic ability to support themselves.
Courts assess, among other things, the course of studies, the child’s engagement, and whether they make real efforts toward independence.
Courts assess two core groups of factors.
These are real costs of maintenance and development: housing, food, education, health care, transport, and extracurricular activities.
The court considers not only current income, but also earning potential, qualifications, and the property situation.
Courts consider the other parent’s contribution to care and other maintenance obligations.
Support may continue during studies if the child truly studies and cannot support themselves. Merely enrolling is not always enough — the real situation matters.
Use the Child support calculator for a preliminary estimate. It is a helpful reference but does not replace the court’s decision.
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