Alimonies will be collected from pensions and property: new rules for collection

Alimonies will be collected from pensions and property: new rules for collection

According to ХВИЛЯ: The Ministry of Justice of Ukraine has reported that alimonies can be collected not only from salaries but also from pensions or the debtor's property. This innovation is aimed at ensuring more effective fulfillment of obligations regarding alimony payments, which, in turn, is expected to positively impact the financial situation of children in need of material support.

New rules for collecting alimonies

According to the new rules, alimonies can be collected not only from official income, such as salary, pension or scholarship but also from other sources of income. In cases where the debtor has no income, the enforcement of the court's decision may be directed at their property. This allows for adequate support for children whose one parent evades alimony payments.

In determining the amount of alimonies, the court considers the child's health condition as well as the parents' financial situation. If the alimony arrears exceed three months, the debtor is entered into the Unified Register of Debtors. This creates additional pressure on non-payers and accelerates the process of collecting debts.

The enforcement service has the right to appeal to investigative authorities with a statement about criminal offenses for evasion of alimony payments. In case of such violations, the debtor is sent a written explanation about the possibility of criminal prosecution.

'The debtor's data is entered into the Unified Register of Debtors, and measures are also taken to enforce collection on the properties of non-payers.' - Ministry of Justice of Ukraine

The introduction of new alimony collection rules is an important step in combating the issue of non-payers, which may significantly improve the financial situation of children who are left without adequate material support. Additional measures, such as inclusion in the debtor register and the possibility of criminal prosecution, can become effective tools for ensuring the enforcement of court decisions.

• Ensuring financial support for children;
• Inclusion of debtors in the register;
• Possibility of criminal prosecution for evasion of alimony payments.

These changes emphasize the importance of protecting children's rights and creating appropriate conditions for their development and well-being.