Civil Code Article 1119
This English translation was last updated on 2021-01-20, but the Chinese text was amended on 2026-08-17. Later amendments may not be reflected in the translation — please refer to the Chinese text.
The extent of furnishing maintenance shall be determined according to the needs of the person entitled to maintenance, and the economic ability and social status of the person bound to furnish it.
中文原文 民法第1119條
扶養之程度，應按受扶養權利者之需要，與負扶養義務者之經濟能力及身分定之。