In Westland, parents who do not pay maintenance contributions for children between 18 and 21 years old pay a high price. The law provides students and young adults in greenhouse horticulture municipalities such as 's-Gravenzande, Naaldwijk and Monster with powerful instruments to enforce their rights, with local courts in The Hague as support.
LBIO and Coercive Measures in Westland
Via the Landelijke Bureaus Inning Onderhoudsbijdragen (LBIO), a young person from Westland can easily enforce a payment order. In case of persistent non-payment, garnishment follows on wages at greenhouse companies or on bank accounts at regional banks such as Rabobank Westland.
Legal Proceedings via the Rotterdam District Court
Start with a formal notice of default by registered mail. Follow up with a writ of summons at the subdistrict court in The Hague, which is competent for Westland cases. The judge often imposes a penalty payment: €50 per day of delay, with a maximum of €10,000, which hits parents in the horticulture sector hard.
Practical Tips for Westlanders
Document all WhatsApp messages, emails and payments carefully – essential in this close-knit community. For urgency, such as at the start of an HBO program in Delft, request an interim measure from the judge. Parents with seasonal income from greenhouse horticulture can apply for moderation via the Juridisch Loket in The Hague.
In 2023, LBIO collected €150 million nationwide for students, with Westland as a region where timely action is crucial to prevent limitation after 5 years. Local success stories show: quick action leads to 90% collection success.