Kernrechtsfrage
Whether the Solothurn practice of increasing the basic amount by 50% when assessing new assets is contrary to federal law
Extrahierter Entscheid
The 50% surcharge is compatible with federal law and may be applied as a general practice.
Extrahierte Begründung
The court held that the judge is not strictly bound by the debt-enforcement minimum and may depart from it in favor of the debtor. The 50% increase reflects a workable way to account for a standard of living above the absolute minimum, while excessive or luxurious expenses must still be scrutinized and, if necessary, reduced.