Alimony simulator
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Income and expenses
Debtor parent
Parent creditor
Custody arrangements
Children concerned
| Revenue | 1 child | 2 children | 3 children and more |
|---|---|---|---|
| up to €1,000 | 18% | 31% | 40% |
| 1001€ à 2000€ | 15.5% | 28% | 37% |
| 2001€ à 3000€ | 13% | 25% | 33% |
| 3001€ à 4000€ | 11.5% | 22.5% | 30% |
| 4001€ à 5000€ | 10% | 20% | 27% |
Total monthly pension
0 €
Details per child
Impact on resources
Debtor: €0
Creditor: €0
Practical guide to alimony and child support
For the general public
How is alimony calculated?
Basic criteria :
– Income of both parents
– Number and age of children
– Custody arrangements (conventional, alternating, reduced)
– Current expenses for each parent
The main rules
– The parent with the fewest children usually pays
– The amount depends on the paying parent’s means
– The children’s needs always come first
– The amount can be reviewed if the situation changes
Indicative scale
For a parent earning 2000€/month :
– 1 child: around 15% of income
– 2 children: around 28% of income
– 3 children: around 37% of income
For legal professionals
Art. 371-2 Civil Code: Parents must contribute to the upkeep and education of their children in proportion to their resources.
Detailed calculations
1. Resource analysis
– Net professional income
– Income from movable and immovable property
– Social benefits
– Benefits in kind
2. Valuation of expenses
– Incompressible expenses
– Current loans
– Other support obligations
– Housing costs
3. Correction coefficients
Guard type
– Classic: base 100%
– Alternate: 50% discount
– Reduced: 25% discount
Special situation
– Higher education: +40%
– Disability/health: +30-50%
– Private schooling: +20
Ministerial reference grid
Debtor’s income / Rate for:
<= €2000
– 1 child: 18%
– 2 children: 31%
– 3 children: 40%
2001-3500€
– 1 child: 15.5%
– 2 children: 28%
– 3 children: 37
Judicial points of attention
1. Motivation for decisions
– Actual resources of the parties
– Specific needs of the children
– Actual custody arrangements
2. Required evidence
– Avis d’imposition
– Bulletins de salaire
– Justificatifs de charges
– Attestation CAF
3. Possible revision
– Change of situation
– Change of needs
– Change of resources
Essential case law
– Cass. 1re civ., March 14, 2006: proportionality to resources
– Cass. 2e civ., January 23, 2020: possible cumulation with social benefits
– Cass. 1re civ., May 4, 2017: actual expenses taken into account
Best practices
1. Systematic assessment :
– Total resources
– Justified expenses
– Specific needs
2. Full documentation :
– Financial situation
– Custody arrangements
– Exceptional expenses
3. Anticipating change :
– Revision clause
– Annual indexation
– Periodic revaluation