Elterngeld for every situation - we make it fit
Your starting point determines how much Elterngeld is in it for you. We factor in the specifics from the start instead of squeezing you into a standard form.
Find your situation
For every constellation, we run the numbers on the right levers, and get the application ready accordingly.
Employed parents
We plan your months around maternity protection, parental leave, part-time work and your return to the job, and use the right split to get out what's in it for you.
Self-employed parents
We account for profit assessment, fluctuating income and special documentation from the start. This is where the application is trickiest, and where our service is most valuable.
Parents planning part-time work
If you work part-time while receiving Elterngeld, that changes your payout. We factor it in; here, ElterngeldPlus is often the stronger choice over Basiselterngeld.
Couples sharing the months
Who takes which months? We find the distribution between you that fits best financially and organizationally, including the Partnerschaftsbonus if it's worth it.
Single parents
We check your months and options in a structured way and fill out the complete application for you, without you fighting through bureaucratic German on your own.
Siblings & multiples
We spot possible top-ups like the sibling bonus (Geschwisterbonus) and the specifics of multiples early, before you commit to one option.
Common questions about your situation
Does elterngeld.app also help if I'm self-employed?
Yes. We specifically ask whether you have income from self-employment, a business or mixed income types, because these come with special requirements and documentation.
Does it work for single parents too?
Yes. Special rules apply to single parents, for example for claiming the additional partner months. We ask about your situation specifically and set up the application to match.
Do you account for siblings and multiples?
Yes. We identify the sibling bonus (Geschwisterbonus) and the multiple-birth supplement (Mehrlingszuschlag) from your details and plan them in for you, so you don't miss out on any bonus.
What if I want to work part-time after the birth?
Then ElterngeldPlus is often worth it. We factor your planned part-time work into the calculation and show you the split that gets the most out of it.
Your situation isn't listed? No problem.
Start the free initial assessment; we'll spot the specifics of your case and factor them in for you.