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Alimony simulator

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Articles 371-2 and 373-2-2 of the French Civil Code

Income and expenses

Debtor parent

Revenue breakdown

Expense breakdown

Parent creditor

Revenue breakdown

Expense breakdown

Cass. 1re civ., March 14, 2006, n°05-13.971: Alimony is set according to the resources and expenses of each parent.

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

Note: These amounts are given for guidance only and may be adjusted by the judge according to the particular circumstances of the case.

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