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Publication date: 22.05.2024
Issuance of child support: everything you need to know
Child support is an important source of financial support for minors whose parents live separately or are not involved in their upbringing. The legislation of Ukraine regulates the procedure for collecting alimony and its amount. Let's consider this issue in more detail.
The amount of alimony per child is set individually, but most often it is determined as a percentage of the income of the alimony payer. According to the Family Code, the minimum amount of alimony per child cannot be less than 30% of the subsistence minimum for a child of the appropriate age.
What percentage of alimony per child is charged in Ukraine? Court practice shows that in most cases 25% of the payer's earnings or other income is assigned to one child. How much alimony is paid for one child in a specific case is decided by the court, taking into account the financial situation of the parties.
Regarding the minimum amount of alimony for a child after the age of 18, the Family Code provides for the collection of alimony for an adult child who continues his education in the amount established by the court. Jurisprudence on the collection of alimony for an adult child varies, but usually the amount is 30-50% of the subsistence minimum.
There are specifics for collecting alimony for a disabled child. In this case, the amount of alimony is determined by the court based on the circumstances of the case and the needs of the child.
Can alimony be paid directly to the child's account? The legislation allows this with the mutual consent of the parents. Otherwise, alimony is paid to the recipient at the place of residence.
In order to issue alimony for a child, it is necessary to submit a claim for the collection of alimony to the court. Documents: passport, child's birth certificate, income certificates of the parties, etc. There is also the possibility of concluding an agreement on the payment of alimony between the parents, which is subject to notarization.
Cessation of the collection of alimony for a child occurs upon application after the child reaches the age of majority or temporarily if the child lives with the payer and is properly supported by him.
If the father evades payment of alimony, the mother can apply for help for the child to the social welfare body. There is also the possibility of collecting alimony for a child who is not registered with the father in court.
Therefore, the registration of child support is an important step to ensure the proper maintenance of minors. In compliance with legal requirements and order, this process is completely transparent and protects the interests of all parties.
