Originally posted by EladarI don't know how exactly it works in Finland, but in the Netherlands it's very similar to the Belgian system.
Nice to see that in your country married people get the same amount of money as singles who co-habitate, unlike where Kaz lives. I believe your system is much better. I think all countries should treat everyone equally, no such thing as a marriage disctinction from the government.
Originally posted by EladarThat's about the correct ballpark, but I couldn't give you the exact figures since they would depend on specific cirsumstances and I'm not an expert on Dutch law. In any case, it does not depend on marriage, nor have I stated or implied that it does. I'm not sure where you are headed with this, anyway.
Just going with what you've told me.
You said 16k for single parent with kids, 20k for family with kids.
Originally posted by KazetNagorraSo how much would the total be if a woman who had two kids were to cohabitate with a single (male or woman)? I mean for both groups combined. Please give how much each adult would receive from public assitance if the person did not have a job.
That's about the correct ballpark, but I couldn't give you the exact figures since they would depend on specific cirsumstances and I'm not an expert on Dutch law. In any case, it does not depend on marriage, nor have I stated or implied that it does. I'm not sure where you are headed with this, anyway.
Originally posted by EladarThere would be no difference in terms of gender or marital status. As for the exact figure, I will repeat what I said: I don't know all the details of the law so if you want more precise figures than my (probably inaccurate) ballpark estimates you're going to have to do some research yourself.
So how much would the total be if a woman who had two kids were to cohabitate with a single (male or woman)? I mean for both groups combined. Please give how much each adult would receive from public assitance if the person did not have a job.
Originally posted by EladarIf they are cohabiting they would or should get the same as a married couple with the same amount of kids in the household.
So how much would the total be if a woman who had two kids were to cohabitate with a single (male or woman)? I mean for both groups combined. Please give how much each adult would receive from public assitance if the person did not have a job.
Originally posted by KazetNagorraSorry, I thought you actually knew what you were talking about when you threw the numbers out there.
There would be no difference in terms of gender or marital status. As for the exact figure, I will repeat what I said: I don't know all the details of the law so if you want more precise figures than my (probably inaccurate) ballpark estimates you're going to have to do some research yourself.
Originally posted by EladarIt goes by the individual depending on the household circumstances.
So it goes by households, not by the individual?
Since you are so interested in this topic, here is a website detailing how it works (Google translate should provide a reasonably accurate translation). Note that additional benefits (such as rent subsidies) may apply. Also note that "married" here means living together (the link explains).
http://www.rechtopbijstand.nl/inhoud/index/pid/967
A couple will get approximately $21k/year (in total, not each) plus additional benefits.