Separation maintenance: Money only flows under certain conditions. Money is intended to support the financially disadvantaged person on their way back to financial independence until after the divorce.
After the divorce is legally binding, the entitlement to separation maintenance no longer applies. However, the payments are subject to special conditions. We will explain to you the conditions under which you can demand separation maintenance. If the ex-partner does not work, the deductible is lower. In 2024, every working person is entitled to a deductible of 1,600 euros per month.