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Children's expenses and child maintenance
Who pays what, and with what evidence. From calculating maintenance to logging extraordinary expenses, including arrears and the support available.
How to manage shared child expenses after divorce
A practical guide to organising shared child expenses after a separation or divorce. Legal framework, tips, and useful tools.
April 28, 2026
I Can't Pay Child Support: Legal Options
If you can't afford child support payments, find out how to request a legal reduction, what options are available, and what the consequences of non-payment are.
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April 9, 2026
Child support in Spain: how it's calculated and what it covers in 2026
A practical guide to child support in Spain: how it's calculated, what expenses it covers, reference tables, and what to do if payments are missed.
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April 8, 2026
Extraordinary expenses for children: what they are and how to manage them
The difference between ordinary and extraordinary child expenses after divorce. What the law says, practical examples, and how to avoid conflict.
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March 20, 2026
5 Mistakes When Managing Shared Expenses With Your Ex (and How to Avoid Them)
The most common mistakes when splitting children's expenses after divorce, and practical solutions to prevent unnecessary conflict.
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March 15, 2026
Tracking shared expenses for your children: why a spreadsheet isn't enough
Find out why a spreadsheet or notebook isn't sufficient for tracking your children's expenses — and what digital alternatives actually work.
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February 26, 2026
How Much Does It Cost to Raise a Child in Spain in 2026 — and How to Split the Expenses
A detailed breakdown of the cost of raising a child in Spain in 2026: food, education, healthcare, leisure, and how separated parents can share expenses fairly.
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February 25, 2026
Unpaid child support: what to do step by step
What to do if your ex stops paying child support: deadlines, enforcement proceedings, the guarantee fund, and the legal consequences of non-payment.
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February 24, 2026
A joint bank account for children's expenses: yes or no?
The pros and cons of opening a joint bank account for children's expenses after divorce. Alternatives and what actually works in practice.
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February 23, 2026
Benefits and grants for single-parent families and shared custody in 2026
Updated guide to financial benefits, grants and allowances for single-parent families and families with shared custody arrangements in Spain in 2026.
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