Child Support Payments: Some Fathers Can’t Pay
Many fathers in Germany are claiming poverty to avoid paying child support. This is a problem for the state. It is difficult to get money back from struggling fathers.
Child support payments, known as ‘Unterhaltsvorschuss,’ are seen as a success in Germany. However, the cost of these payments is now too high. Some fathers are saying they cannot afford to pay. This leads to court cases where fathers claim poverty. The state is worried about recovering the money if fathers are poor.
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Highlights
Fathers Claim Poverty
Some fathers claim poverty to avoid child support payments.
Child Support is Expensive
Child support payments are now too expensive for many families.
State Recovery Concerns
The state struggles to recover funds from struggling fathers.
Achievement of Payments
Child support payments are seen as a positive achievement.
Unterhaltsvorschuss System
The ‘Unterhaltsvorschuss’ is a state-funded child support payment.