Kindergeld

We help with matters and problems related to Kindergeld – the German Child Benefit

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Apply for Kindergeld

Apply for Kindergeld. Do you both work in Germany? Both of you live in Germany? Your partner works in Germany and you live with your children in another country and are not working (inactive)? Don’t wait and apply now for child benefit.

Get a differential allowance

If your partner works in Germany, you are employed in your home country or you receive unemployment benefits, for example, you are entitled to a differential allowance. The differential allowance is Kindergeld minus other child benefits. You can also get a differential allowance if you are no longer in a relationship with the child’s other parent.

Recover Kindergeld

If your partner/former partner, i.e. the child’s biological parent, took part or all of the benefit for themselves, you can get the money back. If the money does not currently go to the parent with whom the child lives, you can recover this benefit. If the refund for the retroactive period was not transferred to the child in whole or in part, you should get it back.

Problem with employer’s certificate

If your partner/former partner, i.e. the child’s biological parent, does not want to provide documents, e.g. Employer’s Certificate, pay slips, registration confirmation, it means that he or she is responsible for blocking your benefit. Obtain Kindergeld or a differential allowance despite the lack of cooperation from the child’s father.

Office demands a refund of a Kindergeld

The office demands a refund for the retroactive period? The office demands a refund because, for example, it claims that you were entitled to other child benefits in your country. The office demands a refund because it accuses you of lack of cooperation. The office demands a refund because it accuses you of not proving your right to benefits. The office claims that you tried to extort benefits.

Problems with the Familienkasse

The office does not want to pay the money for the retroactive period? The office creates barriers, asks for the same documents several times, and drags the case on forever. The office does nothing. He hasn’t reported anything for half a year. Nothing happens or there are still promises such as: “Your files are already on my desk”, “the decision is made, but not signed”, etc.

🙋‍♀️ Testimonials

I applied for Kindergeld through my company accountant. It has been 7 months and zero response from the office. I asked the accountant for proof of postage. She said that she removes the evidence after 3 months! It was only when I started working with Kindergeld.eu that the application was actually submitted. They made sure that all letters, proofs and deadlines were met. I received the benefit after 5 months from the beginning of the cooperation. Thanks to them, I learned how to communicate with the German authorities.

Lena ČernáCzech

I did not understand the term ‘wage labour’ in the survey. Apparently it was translated, but in our language it is not called that. The official said that I had deceived the office and was initiating criminal proceedings. The reason: I deceived that my wife is not working, but she is working in Poland. They threaten me with a fine because I did not understand the questionnaire. These questionnaires are in Ukrainian, but they are not consulted with Ukrainians. I couldn’t sleep because of this. I paid Kindergeld.eu and they helped me get out of it.

Олександр МарчукUkrainian

They asked me for the same documents three times. Do I not remember that I put the Arbeitgeberbescheinigung and the pay slips in an envelope? Is the Familienasse Bayern Nord that messy? – I thought. Six months had passed, so I made an appointment for a free consultation at Kindergeld.eu. I found out that it’s called a ‘carousel’. They keep sending the same letter until the applicant forgets to write back in time. So that as much money as possible is left in the Family Fund. The allowance has been paid.

Daniela MuciRomanian

My former partner did not want to provide me with the documents that Familienkasse Sachsen wanted from me. I asked, I asked, I begged. At first, he promised to deliver them. Later, he said that I should reduce my alimony to him. When I didn’t agree, he stopped answering his phone and didn’t write back on Whatsapp. I asked Kindergeld.eu for help. They started to put pressure on him. He took on a law firm from Leipzig. He paid a lawyer to have a lawyer help him block the money for the children 🙁. Fortunately, good won out 🙂

Katarzyna BukowskaPole

Kindergeld family allowance was paid to me, but I transferred it to my ex-wife’s account. The children live with her. I had no problem with that. But Familienkasse did not want to believe me. I had confirmations of the transfers. And they said I had to give back 12,300 euros! I wrote two complaints myself. I get a letter that I have to go to court! The scandal. It was obvious. Kindergeld.eu prepared a complaint to the Finazgericht and only the court admitted I was right. And that’s what they do. Whoever withdraws and does not go to court – loses.

Marco RosielloItalian

I previously worked in the Netherlands. Familienkasse wrote me after 2 months that they had sent an enquiry to SVB. A year passed and nothing. I wrote emails. They did not reply. I called the helpline. They claimed that they had sent an enquiry to the Dutch side. I went to the office. ‘We are waiting for a response from the Netherlands. Kindergeld.eu helped me get evidence that there was no contact with the Dutch side. They deceived me for a year and if it had not been for the complaint, the money would never have been paid.

Burak ÖzdemirTurk

⁉️ FAQ

What is Kindergeld?

Kindergeld is the German child benefit. Kindergeld is a family benefit paid by the state to parents who work in Germany. This benefit is also granted to families in a cross-border situation, i.e. when one of the parents works, is insured, lives or receives a pension in Germany, and the other parent lives in another country with the children. The German child benefit is intended to help support a child and increase his or her standard of living.

Up to what age is Kindergeld paid?

– Kindergeld without conditions is paid up to the age of 18.
– Kindergeld can be paid up to the age of 25 if the child is studying.
– If an adult child is registered at the Labor Office, he or she will be able to receive benefits until the age of 21.

Who is entitled to Kindergeld?

Kindergeld is due to the parent with whom the child is raised. Even if a parent who works abroad has kept the Kindergeld benefit for themselves for many years, this does not change the fact that the money can be fully recovered.

How much is the Kindergeld amount?

In 2024, Kindergeld is due in the amount of €250 per month for each child.

Is Kindergeld included in income?

No, money from Kindergeld does not count towards your income.

If I receive other child benefits, can I be entitled to Kindergeld?

This does not exclude the possibility of receiving Kindergeld. If one parent works abroad and the other is professionally active in another country and the child benefit is paid from another country, this does not exclude the possibility of receiving Kindergeld. In this case, the basic Kindergeld will be reduced by the amount of other child benefit. This difference is called the so-called differential additive.

Does Kindergeld have to be renewed?

No. There are two obligations to bear in mind when claiming benefit:
– Information obligation – important life changes (e.g. end/change of job, end of school, benefit decision) must be reported within 30 days to the Familienkasse.
– The office sends (usually once a year) a follow-up questionnaire, which has to be filled in and sent back to the Family Fund. The purpose of this questionnaire is to update your data.

Why is Kindergeld being withheld?

There can be many reasons for this. For example: Lack of relevant documents. Failure to respond in time. New circumstances. The office may withhold benefits because a child has turned 18 and new evidence is needed to prove that the child is studying. The official can withhold benefits at any time if he or she considers that something is incomplete or some information is missing.

Do I have to return Kindergeld?

If you are not the parent with whom the child lives, you must return the Kindergeld. It doesn’t matter how many years you received the money. This money should go entirely to your ex-partner or partner with whom the child lives.

Does the Kindergeld amount depend on income?

No, the Kindergeld amount does not depend on income.