Alimony Attorney
The legislation clearly states that parents must support children until they reach adulthood. And it does not matter whether they live together or are separated. Upon divorce, it is stipulated that the partner, who will live separately from the child, must regularly pay money for her maintenance. This amount is called alimony. The amount of payments is agreed upon voluntarily or appointed by the court. In any case, you will need an alimony lawyer.
When you need the services of an alimony lawyer
If the spouses managed to agree on the voluntary payment of alimony, the lawyer will help draw up the relevant agreement. This prevents disputes over the amount and frequency of payments in the future. There is absolutely no need to do without a lawyer during a court hearing. After all, it is precisely in such cases that many difficulties arise. The payer can hide his own income in order to transfer the minimum amount. Or not to pay alimony at all, ignoring the court's decision.
Problems may arise already after alimony has been assigned and a court decision has been obtained. For example, regarding their size. After all, alimony is assigned either in the form of a percentage of income, or in a fixed, unchanging amount. If the payer's income increases over time, the recipient can request an increase in the amount of payments. For this, you need to go to court again. An increase in the amount of alimony can also be requested if the expenses for the child have increased significantly. For example, additional funds are needed for treatment, education or child development.
The payer also needs the services of an alimony lawyer. After all, over time, he may have another child, or he will have to take care of close relatives who have health problems. The payer may lose his job or get sick. In any case, his expenses increase, and the amount of alimony becomes unsustainable for him. In this case, it is worth seeking a reduction in the amount of payments through the court. And it is quite difficult to do it without a lawyer.
Who is better: an alimony lawyer or a lawyer
Many do not see the difference between a lawyer and a lawyer. In addition to the cost of services. In the first, they are much lower. That is why citizens prefer lawyers. But there is a difference. And it is quite significant. An alimony lawyer is essentially a lawyer too. But the law imposes legal responsibility on him for failure to fulfill his obligations to the client. The lawyer does not bear such responsibility. In addition, in most cases when considering alimony cases, representation in court is required. Lawyers have no right to provide such a service. While the lawyer can protect the interests of the client at the hearing even without his presence.
Advantages of contacting an alimony lawyer:
- Perfect and comprehensive consideration of the circumstances of the case;
- Collection of evidence in favor of the client;
- Preparation of legal documentation;
- Search for hidden income;
- Interview of witnesses in the case;
- Development of an effective strategy to protect the client's interests;
- Preparation of claims.
What services does an alimony lawyer provide
Situations with child support are different. In some cases, the payer tries by all means to evade the honest performance of his duties. And in others, on the contrary, he conscientiously pays alimony, but the funds are spent on the whims of his ex-wife, and not on the needs of the child. In any case, the lawyer will protect the interests of his client by all means.
The services of an alimony lawyer include:
- Appointment of alimony through the court;
- Consultations;
- Reduction or increase in the amount of alimony;
- Proof in court of inappropriate use of funds for a child;
- Control of the work of the executive service in case of non-payment of alimony.
How much does it cost to apply for alimony
When considering the case on the appointment of alimony, the plaintiff is exempted from paying the court fee. In all other cases, you need to pay UAH 1,073 for filing a claim. The lawyer's fee is calculated individually depending on the complexity of the case.
