Trema Standards Maintenance in Tilburg: How Do You Calculate the Maintenance Contribution?
The Trema standards form the standard in the Netherlands, including Tilburg, for calculating maintenance (maintenance contribution) after divorce or termination of cohabitation. They ensure a balanced distribution of costs based on incomes, care tasks, and personal circumstances. At the District Court Zeeland-West-Brabant in Tilburg (Wilhelminapark 100), judges apply these standards. For free advice: visit the Legal Aid Office Tilburg (Spoorlaan 364).
What Do the Trema Standards Entail for Maintenance in Tilburg?
The Trema standards are government guidelines to determine maintenance objectively, supported by the Maintenance Act (art. 1:270-1:285 CC). They prevent disputes and are updated by the Ministry of Justice. In Tilburg, they assist with child maintenance, partner maintenance, and more.
Applicable to:
- Child maintenance between parents and children.
- Partner maintenance after divorce.
- Maintenance for adult children with special needs.
Factors:
- Net income of both parties.
- Care percentages for children.
- Living circumstances such as health or housing.
For local calculations in Tilburg: consult the District Court Zeeland-West-Brabant, Wilhelminapark 100.
Legal Basis of the Trema Standards
No separate act, but a ministerial regulation based on:
- Art. 1:270 CC: Parents' duty to maintain children.
- Art. 1:272 CC: Amount determined by incomes and needs.
- Art. 1:274 CC: Partner maintenance in case of dependency.
Judges in Tilburg follow these annually updated models, adjusted for inflation. They are guideline, not mandatory – own agreements must be reasonable. Visit the Legal Aid Office Tilburg, Spoorlaan 364 for help.
Calculation Method of Trema Standards in Practice
Step-by-step approach for child and partner maintenance, widely used in Tilburg divorces.
1. Determine Net Income
From gross to available income:
- Gross salary, benefit, or pension.
- Minus taxes and premiums.
- Minus standard living and housing costs (rent, food, etc.).
- Result: capacity to pay maintenance.
Example: €4,200 gross becomes approx. €2,700 available in Tilburg context after deductions.
2. Assess Care Division
Influence of child care:
- 50/50 care: Lower maintenance.
- Majority (>35%): Adjusted contribution.
- Primary caregiver: Maximum maintenance.
3. Match Capacity and Need
Paying party bears maximum 50-60% of the child-related budget. Use online tools or seek advice from the Legal Aid Office Tilburg for precise Tilburg calculations.
Help in Tilburg with Trema Standards
- District Court Zeeland-West-Brabant: Wilhelminapark 100, Tilburg – for judgments.
- Legal Aid Office Tilburg: Spoorlaan 364 – free intake and calculation tools.
- Consult the Trema website for current tables.