Parents in Rijswijk who do not pay maintenance between 18 and 21 years risk forced collection. The law provides studying children in this Hague suburb powerful instruments to enforce rights, with direct access to the District Court of The Hague.
LBIO and Coercive Measures in Rijswijk
Via the National Bureaus for the Collection of Maintenance Contributions (LBIO), a young adult in Rijswijk can enforce a payment order. In case of non-payment, garnishment on salary or bank accounts follows, often executed via the local bailiff in Rijswijk-ZH.
Legal Proceedings at the District Court of The Hague
Start with a notice of default by registered mail, followed by a writ of summons at the District Court of The Hague, family law division, which serves Rijswijk. The judge may impose a penalty payment: €50 per day of delay, up to a maximum of €10,000, with fast hearings in the Hague courthouse.
Practical Tips for Rijswijk Youth
Document all communication and payments carefully. For urgency: request an interim measure from the judge. Parents with payment problems can file a request for reduction with the Child Protection Board or the court. Local assistance is available via the Legal Counter in Rijswijk or The Hague.
In 2023, €150 million was collected via LBIO nationwide for students, with hundreds of cases from the Rijswijk-The Hague region. Success factor: timely action prevents limitation after 5 years and utilizes the proximity of the court.