What to do if one of the parents refuses to pay child support?

What to do if one of the parents refuses to pay alimony?

Deliberate evasion of alimony payments is a serious violation that can have significant legal consequences for the debtor. Refusing to fulfill this obligation may lead to forced alimony collection through the court, property or account seizure, restriction on traveling abroad, as well as administrative or even criminal liability if the alimony debt exceeds 6 months. As a result, this can have negative consequences for the debtor's financial situation and reputation.

In such situations, it is important not to delay and contact a qualified lawyer who can help you go through all the stages of alimony collection according to the law. A lawyer will not only help correctly prepare a lawsuit but will also calculate the alimony amount according to the applicable standards and provide legal support during court proceedings.

Stages of alimony collection through the court

Collecting alimony in case of refusal or evasion from one of the parents is a complex and multi-step process. Here are the main stages you need to go through:

1. Gathering necessary documents: The first step in alimony collection is gathering all necessary documents that support your claims. These can include documents proving the refusal to pay as well as documents showing the income of both parties.
2. Filing a lawsuit with the court: After gathering all the documents, the next step is to file a lawsuit with the court. The lawsuit specifies the request for alimony collection and is supported by all necessary evidence.
3. Case review in court: The court reviews the case and makes a decision. It is important to be prepared to provide all necessary evidence to support your position.
4. Enforcement of the court's decision: If the court issues a decision in your favor, the enforcement authority has the right to collect the debt using various methods, such as property or account seizure, salary deductions, and other compulsory measures.

What to do if the debtor does not pay alimony?

If one of the parents refuses to comply with the court's decision regarding alimony payments, the following steps need to be taken:

• Contacting the enforcement service: After the court's decision and its non-compliance, it is necessary to contact the enforcement service, which will carry out the collection using coercive measures.
• Filing a petition with the court for enforcement: If the enforcement service cannot resolve the issue, you can apply to the court with a petition regarding the non-compliance of the decision and a request for forced execution.
• Criminal liability: If the alimony debt exceeds 6 months, criminal liability may be imposed on the debtor. This may include fines or even imprisonment.

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How a lawyer can assist in alimony collection

If you face the problem of collecting alimony, a professional lawyer can provide invaluable assistance at all stages of the process:

• Consultation on alimony collection matters: The lawyer will consult you on all aspects of alimony collection, including procedures and document preparation.
• Preparation of a lawsuit: The lawyer will help you draft the lawsuit and prepare all necessary documents for the court's consideration.
• Representation in court and with the enforcement service: The lawyer will represent your interests during court proceedings and assist you in interacting with the enforcement service.

Legal consultation: Our lawyers will provide professional consultation at every stage of the alimony collection process.

Preparation of a lawsuit: We will help you draft the lawsuit and prepare all the necessary documents for your case.

Representation in court: Our lawyers will represent your interests in court and help achieve the desired result.