Horse Riding as Special Need?

The Austrian Supreme Court (OGH) ruled on the question of whether expensive children's hobbies, such as dressage riding, qualify as ‘special needs’ in child support cases. The court determined when extraordinary costs for children are considered ‘special needs’ and where the financial limit of parents lies. This decision impacts how Austrian courts handle child support payments for costly extracurricular activities.

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