What are maintenance and accrued gains about?
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1 Child maintenance Income, amount payable and required information
For the calculation of child maintenance, the income situation and the specific care arrangement are particularly relevant. We review the available information and documents and calculate the likely maintenance claim or possible maintenance obligation.
If information is missing, the first step may be to clarify which information and documents are required for a reliable calculation.
2 Separation maintenance Maintenance between spouses during separation
During the period of separation, a claim for separation maintenance may arise. The income of both spouses and the expenses to be taken into account in the individual case must be determined for the calculation.
We identify which documents are required, calculate the claims and conduct the out-of-court correspondence with the other party.
3 Post-divorce maintenance Maintenance after divorce
Separate requirements apply to the period after divorce. Whether and to what extent post-divorce maintenance may be payable depends on the specific living and income situation.
We examine which factual and financial circumstances are relevant to the further calculation and to a possible out-of-court settlement.
4 Equalization of accrued gains Initial assets, final assets and changes in wealth
The equalization of accrued gains looks at the development of the spouses' assets during the marriage. The relevant assets at the beginning and at the end of the matrimonial property regime must be identified and compared.
We explain which assets must be taken into account, what information and supporting documents are required and what financial settlement may arise in connection with the separation or divorce.
5 Real estate, businesses, gifts and inheritances Correctly identifying special asset positions
Real estate, business interests and other substantial assets can have a significant effect on the calculation. Gifts and inheritances may also require separate consideration.
The first step is to determine which assets exist, at which dates they are relevant and which documents are required to classify and value them.
6 Information, calculation and out-of-court settlement Request documents, calculate claims, write to the other party
In both areas, work generally begins with compiling the necessary information and supporting documents. On this basis, claims can be calculated and presented to the other party in a comprehensible manner.
Where possible, we initially work towards a workable out-of-court solution. If a court determination is necessary, the further course of action is then agreed.
Maintenance Law and Equalization of Accrued Gains in Dortmund – would you like to clarify your claims?
Our law firm in Dortmund advises clients from Dortmund and the Ruhr area on maintenance matters and the equalization of accrued gains. Briefly tell us what the matter is about and send us any available documents concerning income or assets. We will tell you which additional documents we need.