Publication date: 29.05.2024
Graduated lawyer with experience of more than 7 years with experience in the field of public procurement, civil, administrative law and document drafting, expert in communication and dispute resolution, author of a legal blog and social media.
Questions regarding the payment of alimony are among the most relevant nowadays. In this regard, citizens very often look for experienced, qualified lawyers, turn to the court.
In this article, we will provide answers to several topical questions that people are currently interested in, as well as consider what you should pay attention to when choosing a reliable child support lawyer.
How to apply for alimony during the war?
Now, during martial law, the scheme remains unchanged. The process itself also does not require a court session, which greatly simplifies it. If a person with a child has moved out of the country, thanks to an alimony lawyer who can be their representative, it is possible to achieve the collection of alimony remotely.
1. First, you need to collect all the necessary documents, which exactly depends on the individual situation. It should be noted that an alimony lawyer will help you deal with this much faster.
2. Correctly file an application to the district court (plaintiff or payer) with a request to issue an order to collect alimony.
3. Wait for the court's decision. Consideration of the application by the court lasts from 2 to 6 months.
It is worth noting that if a person wants to receive an exact amount for child support, he has the opportunity to file a lawsuit in court. In such a case, it will be necessary to explain why such an amount was chosen, to provide evidence that the payer is able to pay it, and to indicate what the child's needs will be used for.
How much does it cost to file for alimony ?
The legislation exempts citizens from the need to pay a court fee for sending a claim to the court regarding alimony.
What is the expected liability for late payment of alimony attorney ?
According to Part 1 of Article 196 of the Civil Code of Ukraine, if the delay in payments is due to the fault of the payer, the recipient of alimony can demand a penalty from him - 1% of the owed amount for each day of delay. The penalty should not be greater than the debt. All this can last until the payer repays the debt, or until the court decides to collect interest.
In some cases, restrictions may be imposed on the payer for late payment of alimony, in the form of a ban on traveling outside the state, the use of weapons, transport and the opportunity to hunt.
Because individual family situations are often different, a trusted child support attorney will be able to answer questions in more detail based on your circumstances.
What is the best thing to pay attention to when choosing an alimony lawyer?
Of course, the success and speed of progress of the case depends on the level of professionalism of the specialist who will help you. That is why it is better to choose a lawyer taking into account the following points:
- work experience of at least 5 years. Such a lawyer has a sufficient number of resolved various cases and has most likely faced "pitfalls" that often arise on the legal path.
- It is better to contact a lawyer who works specifically in the field of family matters.
- Research feedback from previous customers.
- Observation, attentiveness, sociability of a specialist, those qualities that are very important not only in communication with you, but also in the way of solving your problem.
Do you want to find just such a lawyer?
Contact our experienced law firm for a consultation! We are ready to undertake the collection of a package of documents before submitting an application to the court and protect your interests from start to finish. In this way, you will save your strength, because it is known that the process of collecting alimony is not easy.
We are waiting for you for the most effective cooperation!
