At the age of 60, parents generally need support.
However, if the parents are less than 60 years old and already lack the ability to work or have difficulties in living, they can ask their children to support them at any time. And the maintenance obligation mentioned above generally refers to financial support, daily care and spiritual comfort. Supporters shall fulfill their obligations of providing financial support, daily care and spiritual comfort to the elderly, and take care of the special needs of the elderly. The spouse of a supporter shall assist the supporter in performing his duty of support.
Legal basis
Article 26 of the Civil Code of the People's Republic of China [Legal obligations between parents and children] Parents have the obligation to support, educate and protect their minor children.
Adult children have the obligation to support, support and protect their parents.
Article 2 of the Law of the People's Republic of China on the Protection of the Rights and Interests of the Aged refers to citizens over the age of 60. Article 14 Supporters shall perform their obligations of providing financial support, daily care and spiritual comfort to the elderly, and take care of the special needs of the elderly. Supporters refer to the children of the elderly and other persons who have the obligation to support according to law. The spouse of a supporter shall assist the supporter in performing his duty of support.
