Old people have pensions, and adult children still have to bear the responsibility of paying alimony. The calculation of alimony is usually based on the financial situation of children and the living needs of parents. The part where the per capita monthly income of children exceeds the local minimum living security line shall be included in alimony according to a certain proportion. Within two children, the proportion is 50%; More than three children, the proportion is 40%. The purpose of paying alimony is to maintain the basic life of parents, which is generally not lower than the local minimum living standard. The actual payment of alimony, whether higher or lower than the calculation standard, shall be subject to the actual payment or calculation standard.

The legal provisions of alimony:

1, the definition of alimony: alimony refers to the financial assistance provided by children or other legal obligations to support the elderly;

2. Scope of maintenance obligor: legal maintenance obligor including children, spouses, parents and other relatives;

3. Payment method of alimony: it can be one-time payment, regular payment or other methods agreed by both parties;

4. Use of alimony: mainly used for basic living expenses such as living expenses, medical expenses and nursing expenses;

5. Determination of alimony: usually determined by both parties through consultation. If negotiation fails, they can request the court to make a ruling;

6. Alteration and termination of alimony: When the financial situation of the supporter or the dependant changes significantly, the payment of alimony can be altered or terminated through consultation.

To sum up, although the elderly have a pension, adult children are still obliged to pay alimony according to their own financial ability and the needs of their parents. Based on the part whose children's income exceeds the minimum living security line, the proportion is adjusted according to the number of children to ensure that it is not lower than the minimum living security standard. The final payment amount is subject to the actual or standard amount.

Legal basis:

People's Republic of China (PRC) Civil Code

Article 1067

If parents fail to perform their maintenance obligations, minor children or adult children who cannot live independently have the right to ask their parents to pay maintenance. Parents who fail to perform their maintenance obligations, lack the ability to work or have difficulties in life have the right to ask their adult children to pay alimony.