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Maintenance, ex & child: everything you need to know

Even if you no longer particularly like the other person, the best interests of the child should always come first, even after a separation.

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The partnership is over - parenthood lasts a lifetime. But love for the child alone is not enough: it needs the best possible care. But when it comes to financial matters, parents are often not on the same page. We took a look at the most common problems and their solutions with top Styrian lawyers.

The myth persists: but anyone who thinks that maintenance is automatically always paid by the father is mistaken. What really matters, what factors influence the amount of child maintenance? In the new major Krone+ series, we look at this as well as other pressing questions for those affected. 

These include, for example:

• Can I ask for proof of what the child maintenance has actually been spent on?
• If I am unemployed, do I not have to pay anything?
• Does the parent who is liable for child maintenance have tax advantages?
• Does the new partner also have to pay for my children? 

We have compiled the most important information and expert advice for you. Top lawyer Maria Kolar-Syrmas and trainee lawyer Johannes Musger from the Graz-based law firm FSKN GmbH are here to help. Be sure to read all parts of our series below!

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