Child sup­port

When and how to apply to the Agency of Family Law

If the parents are unable to reach agreement on the amount of support, this decision may be made by the Agency of Family Law which will determine the level of child support required. Parents wishing to apply to the Agency of Family Law for such a decision should submit their application online. The application form can be found here (in Danish). If the applicant is unable to sign the form electronically (with NemID), the applicant may print and sign the form before submitting it to the Agency of Family Law.

Rates 2024

Child support consists of three parts: a set basic amount, a fixed supplement, and an additional supplement depending on the gross income of the parent concerned and the number of children.

Standard child support consists of a set basic amount and a fixed supplement.

For 2024 the total amount is DKK 1.548 per month - DKK 18.576 per year. The set basic amount is DKK 16.440 and the fixed supplement is DKK 2.136 per year. This correspond to a set basic amount of DKK 1.370 and a fixed supplement of DKK 178 per month.

Depending on the parent’s gross income and the number of children the parent is required to support, a further supplement may be added.

Guidelines for increased child support applicable in 2024 can be found in the table below.

The supplement is calculated on the basis of the set basic amount.