In Delft, parents who do not pay maintenance contributions for children between 18 and 21 years of age run the risk of forced collection. The law provides students at TU Delft and other young people with powerful instruments to enforce their rights, with local support via the District Court of The Hague.
LBIO and Coercive Measures in Delft
Via the Landelijke Bureaus Inning Onderhoudsbijdragen (LBIO), a young person from Delft can enforce a payment order. In case of non-payment, attachment follows on salary, benefits or bank accounts, often in coordination with local bailiffs in the Delft region.
Legal Proceedings via 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, Delft location. The judge may impose a penalty payment: €50 per day of delay, with a maximum of €10,000. Local law firms in Delft, such as those around the Markt, specialize in this.
Practical Tips for Young People in Delft
Document all communication, payments and WhatsApp conversations carefully. For urgency: request an interim measure from the sub-district judge in The Hague. Parents with financial problems can apply for reduction via the Juridisch Loket Delft (located at the Bagijnhof).
In 2023, LBIO collected €150 million nationwide for students, a significant portion of which for TU Delft students from Delft. Success factor: timely action prevents limitation after 5 years and utilizes the proximity of the court.