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Swiss courts use the 'two-step method' (zweistufige Methode): first calculating the basic needs of both parties, then distributing the remaining surplus (usually 50/50).

Yes, maintenance orders can be modified if the financial situation of either parent or the needs of the child change significantly and permanently.

Yes, if their income is insufficient to maintain the standard of living they were accustomed to. The court looks at the income gap between spouses.

No, this calculator provides an estimate based on common legal models. Actual maintenance is decided by the court considering conduct, assets, and liabilities.

If one parent has primary custody, the maintenance amount typically includes a component for child support (upbringing, education, medical needs).