In addition to the right of care and access, the maintenance of the common child / children and / or spouse must be regulated. This happens in the context of the divorce proceedings at the family court. Maintenance is the money needed for a living. Priority is always the maintenance of the underage child / children. As a rule, the level of maintenance is based on the income, assets and living conditions of those affected. A prerequisite for a claim to legal maintenance is that the one who seeks maintenance is in need of care and that the person from whom maintenance is required is efficient.