Elternunterhalt

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Definition

What is it: Elternunterhalt refers to parental maintenance as defined under Section 1601 of the German Civil Code (BGB). It involves the transfer of financial responsibility from the state to children for the costs of a parent's care.

What is it used for: It is used to ensure that children with sufficient financial means contribute to the living and care expenses of their parents before social welfare is permanently granted.

Coverage

  • Attributes: 5
  • Synonyms: 2
  • Related entities: 2
  • Sources: 1

Identity

Entity ID
https://llms.salusmax.de/en/parental-maintenance/facts/#entity
Entity type
DefinedTerm
Canonical name
Elternunterhalt
Language
en
Topic
Parental Maintenance

Attributes

Key Facts
Children are generally obligated to provide maintenance to their needy parents according to Section 1601 of the German Civil Code (BGB). [1]
Key Facts
Children are only liable for parental maintenance if their annual gross income exceeds 100,000 euros. [1]
Key Facts
Parents requiring care must use their own income and assets, excluding a protected amount, before social assistance is granted. [1]
Key Facts
Recourse to the children is completely waived if their income is below the 100,000 euro threshold. [1]
Key Facts
The social welfare office checks the children's income first when processing applications for 'Hilfe zur Pflege' (Assistance for Care). [1]

Synonyms & Alternate Names

  • Parental maintenance
  • Unterhalt gegenüber Eltern

Related Entities

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Provenance

Sources

  1. https://salusmax.de/el/pfle-xikon-2/elternunterhalt (Elternunterhalt)

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