By order of March 18, 2026, the Federal Court of Justice made binding clarification for the first time how childcare allowance is to be calculated in accordance with Section 1615l of the German Civil Code if unmarried parents care for their child in a joint exchange model. The article explains the basics of the claim — basic maintenance, extension maintenance, calculation of needs and the principle of half division — and works out the main practical consequences of the decision.
With its advisory decision of 08.10.2024, the Munich Higher Regional Court has tightened the requirements for private pension provision in maintenance law. Call money accounts are no longer recognized as secondary retirement plans.
Düsseldorf table 2024: The Düsseldorf Higher Regional Court has published the new Düsseldorf table for 2024, which is primarily relevant for determining child support. The new Düsseldorf 2024 table is valid from 01.01.2024.
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