The basic rule is that the parent with whom the child lives is responsible for providing maintenance in kind, while the separated parent is primarily responsible for providing maintenance in cash.

The parties are free to agree on the amount of maintenance, but if they are unable to do so, the court will decide.

The law allows for an amount of 15-25% of the separated parent's income, but the court will set a fixed amount of maintenance based on a careful assessment of all the circumstances.

In particular, the court will consider the following factors: the reasonable needs of the child (to be evidenced by the caring parent); the actual income and assets of the two parents; the number of other dependent children (either biological, or stepchildren) in the two parents' household; the child's income (if applicable); and social benefits for the child.

In determining the costs deemed reasonable and justified, the expenses incurred by the child in maintaining a responsible and sober lifestyle will be considered. Such costs include housing, schooling, healthcare, clothing, food and the costs of a meaningful leisure time.
The separating parent should pay an average level of maintenance according to the child's real needs, taking into account the child's previous standard of living as far as possible.