WHO CAN COUNT ON PAYMENTS FOR A CAPTURED OR MISSING MILITARY - LEGAL ASSISTANCE
Payments of monetary support for prisoners of war and persons who have disappeared are regulated by Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine No. 884 dated November 30, 2016, which approves the procedure for payment of monetary support to the families of servicemen who were captured in captured or taken hostage, as well as for those interned in neutral countries or missing.
Regardless of prisoner-of-war or missing-in-person status, each member of the military is entitled to benefits equal to the salary he received during his service.
In addition to the official salary, monthly payments to military personnel also include:
- Salary by military rank
- Senior Allowance/li>
- Other permanent monthly additional types of cash support
- Additional types of financial support taking into account years of service and financial support norms
Deadline for receiving aid
Families of captured soldiers will receive payments up to and including the day of their release. At the same time, the families of the missing soldiers will receive financial support until they are recognized as dead in a court of law or are finally removed from the personnel lists of the military unit.
The court has the right to recognize missing military personnel as dead after two years from the date of termination or cancellation of martial law, provided, however, that the reasons for their disappearance are known. For example, if the disappearance occurred during the performance of a combat mission, the court can declare a natural person dead even before this period expires, but not earlier than six months later.
Persons entitled to receive benefits
The wife of a missing or captured military person has the first right to financial assistance from the state, followed by his parents.
In general, the following are entitled to payments, including additional and other types of financial support:
- Wife (or husband);
- Adult children who live with a serviceman, if they do not have their own spouse;
- Legal representatives, such as guardians, custodians or adoptive parents of minor children or persons with disabilities since childhood, regardless of age;
- Dependents of military personnel;
- Parents in equal shares, if the serviceman is not married and has no children.
If someone refuses to pay, their share is divided equally among other family members who are entitled to benefits.
Documents required for receiving payments
From the moment a serviceman is captured, held hostage, interned in neutral states or goes missing, financial support is provided to family members upon their application addressed to the commander of the military unit.
Add to the application:
- copies of adult family members' passports;
- a certificate of residence registration (if such information is not in the passport);
- copy of marriage certificate (if available);
- copies of children's birth certificates (if available);
- copy of individual tax number.
Payment of benefits to family members of a serviceman is made monthly based on the order of the commander of the military unit. For servicemen captured or held hostage, and interned in neutral countries - until the day of their release, and for those who are missing - until the court's decision to recognize or declare them dead comes into force.
Current questions - answers
Questions
Who is entitled to receive payments?
Answer
The wife or husband of a missing or captured soldier has the primary right to financial assistance. If a person does not have a spouse, payments can be received by his parents, adult children, legal representatives (guardians or custodians) of minor children or persons with disabilities, dependents of a serviceman.
Questions
Can other relatives receive payments?
Answer
Yes, the parents of a serviceman can receive payments in equal shares, if he is not married and has no children. In case of refusal to pay, the share of the person who refused is distributed among other eligible family members.
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How long does the benefit last?
Answer
Payment of benefits continues until the day of release of a serviceman captured or held hostage. For persons recognized as missing, payments are made until the court decision on their recognition or declaration as deceased enters into force.
Legal assistance in processing payments for a captured or missing soldier
Legal support for processing payments for a captured or missing soldier includes providing legal advice, preparing the necessary documents, filing an application, interacting with state authorities, appealing decisions about refusing payments, as well as constant support throughout the process. A professional lawyer helps the families of military personnel effectively receive financial assistance, ensuring compliance with all legal norms and procedures, which increases the chances of successfully receiving the appropriate payments.
Legal opinion
After the analysis, the lawyer provides a legal opinion that includes an assessment of your situation and recommendations for further actions. This may include filing a lawsuit, preparing complaints, or negotiating with the relevant authorities. A legal opinion allows you to better understand the possible solutions to your problem.
Lawyer on receiving payments in Kyiv
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Payments for captured or missing servicemen are regulated by a resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine, which determines the procedure for providing financial support to their families. Military spouses, as well as other close relatives such as parents and adult children, have priority for these benefits. Payments are made monthly until the serviceman is discharged or declared dead. Family members need to submit the appropriate documents to receive assistance, and can also use legal assistance to properly process payments and protect their rights. Lawyers from the legal marketplace "Consultant" are ready to provide qualified support in all matters related to these payments.
