Child maintenance and expenses
When an appeal increase in child maintenance takes effect
The issue and the court’s approach
The increased amount awarded on appeal took effect from that judgment, while the initial award was payable from the application. Payments already made had to be deducted to avoid duplication.
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Supreme Court · Civil Chamber · STS 588/2026 · Appeal 4143/2024 · 2026-04-16
Original explanatory note based on the official Civil Chamber weekly summary. This is not a claim to have reviewed the full judgment. The English version is explanatory, not an official translation.
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