Source: BUS Sachsen-Anhalt (Linie6PLus)

Have it checked annually whether my child receives an advance on maintenance

Description

The entitlement to advance maintenance payments is regularly checked by the maintenance advance office.
For the review, you must answer relevant questions and provide documents.
You must communicate any changes that may be relevant to the claim or about which you have made statements in connection with the maintenance advance. This also applies irrespective of a request by the maintenance advance office.
Contact the maintenance advance office, even if you are unsure. This allows you to avoid possible reclaims of benefits.

Requirements

You will receive an advance on maintenance.

Which documents are required?

Varies from case to case.

What are the fees?

The procedure is free of charge.

What deadlines do I have to pay attention to?

Usually two weeks after receipt of the request.
If the living conditions of single parents change, the maintenance advance office must be informed immediately, even without being asked.

Processing duration

The duration of the processing depends on the current personnel and work situation of the maintenance advance office.

Applications / forms

Due to the possibly long period of approval (up to the age of 18), the maintenance advance office checks regularly, usually annually, whether the family and financial circumstances of the child continue to permit the granting of the maintenance advance.

Who should I contact?

Maintenance advance office

Appeal

For the entire period of receipt of benefits, you must immediately notify the maintenance advance office of any changes in the circumstances.

Process flow

The maintenance advance office asks single parents to provide information on the annual review of their living situation. The answer of the single parents can be made by online service or by paper form. Upon receipt of the reply, it will be checked whether there is still a right to an advance on maintenance.