Other parent not paying child maintenance? Försäkringskassan may provide underhållsstöd

Försäkringskassan may pay full underhållsstöd or top up the amount when the other parent does not pay enough child maintenance.

In Sweden, underhållsstöd can help when the other parent does not pay enough child maintenance.

Försäkringskassan may pay full underhållsstöd or top up the amount when the other parent does not pay enough child maintenance.

What matters

• Full support: SEK 1,673/month through the month the child turns 7.
• SEK 1,823/month from the following month after age 7.
• SEK 2,223/month from the following month after age 15.
• A top-up may be possible if the other parent pays less.

What to do

1. Check the eligibility rules with Försäkringskassan.
2. Prepare information about the child and payment situation.
3. Apply promptly because retroactive payment is limited.

Important limitation

Försäkringskassan contacts the other parent and eligibility depends on the family situation.

Official source

Försäkringskassan

Information checked: 13 October 2026.