Single Parents Get Money, Berlin Pays Costs
The German state of Thuringia provides money to children of single parents. Some money is not paid out when the other parent doesn't contribute. Brandenburg is recovering unpaid money from single parents.
The Unterhaltsvorschuss is a financial allowance for children in families with one parent. The system in Berlin has problems because the other parent often doesn't pay. This means some children don't get the money they need. Brandenburg is taking action to get money back that hasn't been paid. The money will help other single-parent families in Brandenburg.
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Highlights
Thuringia Allowance Details
The Unterhaltsvorschuss helps children of single parents in Thuringia.
Berlin Funds Unpaid
Berlin often doesn't pay maintenance money when the other parent doesn't pay.
Brandenburg Recovers Money
Brandenburg is getting back millions of euros in unpaid allowances.
Debt to the State
The unpaid money is a debt to the state government.
Funds Support Families
Recovered money helps other single-parent families in Brandenburg.