Publication date: 03.06.2025
I have been a licensed attorney since 2023, but my legal career began in 2015. Over the years, I have gained extensive experience and expertise working across various areas of law, including labor disputes, family law, commercial litigation, and property division matters. My practice includes both legal consulting and client representation in courts of different jurisdictions. I focus on achieving fair and effective outcomes for my clients by applying a personalized approach to each case.
Child Support Collection through Summary Proceedings: Protecting the Interests of a Mother with Two Children
Ensuring children's right to adequate support is one of the key goals of family law. When one parent avoids their parental obligations, the law allows for swift action through summary (order-based) proceedings. The attorney provided full legal support to the client — a mother of two — who had not been receiving financial support from the children's father. Thanks to properly prepared documents, the court issued an order without the need for lengthy litigation.
Case Background
A woman contacted the attorney — she had been in a registered marriage and has two minor children born in 2008 and 2009. The father lives separately, does not provide financial support, and there is no official information about his employment. The main objective was to collect child support via summary court proceedings — quickly and without procedural complications.
Stages of Legal Support
1. Preparation of Documents for Filing with the Court
- Collected information about the children and the father's lack of financial involvement
- Legal assessment of the possibility of using summary proceedings was conducted
- Requests were filed to determine the father's place of registration
2. Obtaining Official Data and Filing the Application
- Information certificates were obtained from the Territorial Community Register of Kharkiv
- The application for a court order was prepared and filed
- The application requested recovery of 1/3 of the payer's income, but not less than 50% of the subsistence minimum per child
3. Issuance of the Court Order
- On 15.07.2024 — the Moskovskyi District Court of Kharkiv issued a court order
- The court fully satisfied the child support request
- The order was issued without summoning the parties and without opening full proceedings
Additional Legal Actions
- Legal consultations regarding enforcement of the court order
- Provided instructions on applying to the State Enforcement Service
Benefits of Professional Legal Support
- Rapid preparation of the document package without procedural delays
- Use of summary proceedings as the most efficient legal route
- Full compliance with court requirements to ensure a positive outcome
Result
- The court issued an order to recover child support in the amount of 1/3 of all income, but not less than 50% of the minimum subsistence level
- Support to be paid from 09.07.2024 until the eldest child reaches adulthood
- The decision was issued promptly — without a full court hearing
- The client promptly received a court order for further enforcement through the enforcement service
Frequently Asked Questions
Question
What is the difference between summary and claim proceedings in child support cases?
Answer
Summary proceedings allow a court decision to be issued without hearing the parties if the claim is straightforward. Claim proceedings involve a full trial with both parties heard in court.
Question
Can child support be collected if the father has no official income?
Answer
Yes, child support can still be awarded in a fixed monetary amount — no less than 50% of the minimum subsistence level for a child of the relevant age.
Photo evidence of the success of the case
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This case demonstrates how effective use of summary proceedings can protect the interests of a mother and her children without unnecessary delays. The absence of official information on the father's income did not become an obstacle: a properly prepared document package and legal rationale enabled the client to quickly obtain a court order. This is especially important when the speed of the decision is critical to the children’s well-being.
