It is known in Denmark that parents receive benefits or financial allowances to support their children, which are transferred to bank accounts quarterly, i.e., every three months. Usually, the money, called Børnepenge (child money), is transferred to the mother's bank account. However, this will change with the start of the new year, as according to the new rules, the child benefits (or children) will be paid equally between the mother and father who have joint custody.
For many families, this means that half of the financial allowances due will be paid into the mother's bank account, and the other half into the father's bank account.
The size of the child allowance depends on the child's age and the individual's income. Here's a general overview based on the child's age:
0 - 2 years: 4629 kronor quarterly - 2315 kronor for the mother and the same for the father.
From 3 to 6 years: 3666 kronor quarterly – 1833 kronor for the mother and the same for the father.
From 7 to 14 years: 2883 kronor quarterly – 1442 kronor for the mother and the same for the father.
From 15 to 17 years old: 961 kronor per month – 481 kronor for the mother and the same for the father.
If the income is subject to a higher individual tax base category, the child benefit is reduced by 2%.
Source: Borger.dk and Udbetaling Danmark, citing Ritzau
