Ukrainian courts can obligate adult children to pay 'pensions' to their elderly parents in case of their incapacity to work. The country's legislation provides for this possibility, and the court can intervene if assistance is not provided voluntarily.
I believe that such an obligation is provided for by the Constitution of Ukraine. Children must support their parents in difficult life situations
The basis for this is Article 51 of the Constitution, which requires children to support parents in case of their incapacity and financial problems. However, if parents have ever been deprived of parental rights, children may be exempt from this obligation.
Right to alimony for parents
Not every case of parents' incapacity necessarily means the right to alimony. They are granted only in cases where parents' income does not reach the minimum for living. If assistance is not provided voluntarily, the court may obligate children to financially support their parents.
Exceptional cases
Sometimes, the court may impose an obligation on financially secure children to cover medical expenses or costs for caring for incapacitated parents. The amount of assistance is determined by the court, taking into account the financial situation of both parties and the possibility of receiving help from other relatives.
Ukrainian courts have the right to obligate adult children to pay 'pensions' to their incapacitated parents in the absence of voluntary assistance. This follows from the Constitution of Ukraine and the legislation of the country and reflects the obligation of children to support their parents in difficult times.