Your preferences

What matters to you. The calculator searches every lawful split by it — and shows the result next to the plan you had in mind.

When would Parent 1 like to be at home?

In months of the child's life: the 1st month of life starts on the day of birth. Leave empty if it is still open.

If Parent 1 would like to work part-time while receiving Elterngeld.

When would Parent 2 like to be at home?

In months of the child's life: the 1st month of life starts on the day of birth. Leave empty if it is still open.

If Parent 2 would like to work part-time while receiving Elterngeld.

Are you interested in the Partnerschaftsbonus (the partnership bonus)? (optional)

Up to four extra monthly amounts of ElterngeldPlus if you work 24 to 32 hours a week in two to four consecutive months — as a couple, both of you at the same time. Stepping outside those hours can mean paying money back; the calculator warns you beforehand.

What should the calculator favour?

The calculator searches every lawful split and ranks them by this measure. You can change it in the result at any time.

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