A Madrid judge has raised Omar Montes’ monthly child support for his 14-year-old son from 650 to 2,000 euros. The singer must also cover private health insurance and the boy’s extra costs, Spanish media report, citing the court decision. The new payment is half of what the boy’s mother had requested.
Montes objected publicly. He told reporters in Madrid, "I would rather pay 3,000 to him, in a fund for when he turns 18, than 2,000 to the mother." He wants to keep the mother’s payment at 600 euros and put the rest in a special account for his son’s future. "He’ll never lack anything, but I want him to have his own money when he’s of age," Montes said, making clear he disagrees with the court’s approach.
The dispute centers on how much Montes should pay in light of his increased income. Informalia, citing court documents, reports that his net earnings reached about 1.5 million euros in 2025, a sharp rise from his early career. The boy’s mother, Nuria Abrerira, reportedly earns around 2,700 euros a month. She requested 4,000 euros monthly in support, plus nearly 2,000 euros for private bilingual school and health insurance. The judge declined her request, ruling that support must reflect the child’s needs and both parents’ means, alongside the father’s rising fortune. La Vanguardia and Infobae report that the final sum was a compromise. Antena 3 reported that the Spanish prosecutor also supported raising support to 2,000 euros a month. The mother received only part of what she wanted.
The court also heard from the teenager, who lives with his mother and grandmother in a small two-bedroom apartment. He told the court he didn’t want to change schools and didn’t plan to continue studying after finishing compulsory education. The judge ruled that 2,000 euros a month, plus extra expenses and full private health insurance paid by Montes, would improve the boy’s life. Several Spanish outlets noted that the son, now 14, spoke directly to the court and that his wishes shaped the decision.
Montes hasn’t said whether he will appeal or formally submit his alternative plan. Asked about his next move, he replied, "I don’t know what I’m going to do." La Vanguardia reported that he had not confirmed whether he would appeal. The teenager, born in 2012 before Montes became famous, remains at the center of a very public family dispute.
Spain’s child support rules are drawing attention. High-profile cases like this expose the tension between a parent’s income and a child’s needs. The court’s decision follows a pattern in other recent rulings, which prioritize proportionality and the child’s welfare over parental wealth. Spanish pension and support system changes have also featured in recent coverage.
The judge refused to grant the mother’s full request despite Montes’ large earnings. Child support is not a blank check, even for the rich. Montes’ push for a direct fund for his son instead of higher payments to the mother feeds a broader debate about securing a child’s future without fueling further conflict, and how Spanish courts balance parents’ resources against children’s needs.
