Financial and Administrative Matters

Families are constantly faced with financial and legal questions.

Which tax bracket is best for couples with a child? And what tax benefits do we enjoy as a family? On the Familienportal.NRW website, you’ll find helpful information on these topics. In addition, you’ll get an overview of government benefits for families and how to apply for them.

Did you know that, under certain conditions, you can include your spouse and children in your statutory health insurance plan at no additional cost? Not yet? Then you’ll find all the important information about family insurance here.

Have you been dreaming of owning your own home for a while? A place where you can grow together as a family? Our expert provides helpful tips and tricks on how your dream of homeownership might come true. 

The older your daughter or son gets, the more interesting the topic of finances becomes for your children. Even the youngest children learn how to handle money with their own allowance. But how much allowance should you give a child between the ages of 10 and 16? We’ve summarized some practical advice for you.

If their allowance isn’t enough, there’s little to stop them from taking on a part-time job. Particularly popular options include delivering newspapers and babysitting. But there are some legal pitfalls to watch out for. You can find out what they are in the section below.  

Any family can find itself in financial trouble—which makes it all the more important to know what kinds of help and support are available. In this section, parents will also find helpful tips on how to talk to their children about money worries and provide them with sound financial education. Those who learn about financial responsibility early on and actively avoid debt lay a solid foundation for the future. On the Familienportal.NRW website, you’ll find practical tips, resources, and counseling services to help you solve financial problems and stay worry-free in the long term.

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    If you are raising your child alone, you can apply for a guardianship for your child at the youth welfare office. The guardian will help you to legally clarify paternity and/or enforce your child's maintenance claims.

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  • Child benefit

    All parents receive child benefit. With child benefit, the state supports parents so that they can provide well for their children. Child benefit is paid at least until the child's 18th birthday.

  • Child Supplement

    In some families, money is tight. If the parents’ income isn’t enough to adequately provide for the entire family, the government provides a monthly supplement in addition to child benefits. Find out here when you’re eligible for the child supplement and how to apply for it.