HOW TO INCREASE THE AMOUNT OF CHILD SUPPORT?

Mental customs and family legislation indicate that parents have the same rights to raise children. Education includes not only the spiritual development of the child, but also his material support at the appropriate level. But not all parents fulfill their rights properly. Often the parent with whom the child is left to live has to fight for every hryvnia to provide the child with a decent life. When there is no mutual understanding regarding material participation in the child's life, the court comes to the rescue. In court, it is possible to increase the amount of alimony for child support.

But time passes and sometimes the funds that were awarded by the court do not meet the needs of the child, or the circumstances in the life of the alimony payer change.

When can the amount of alimony be increased?

• First, in the event of a change in the financial situation of one of the parties. For example, if the income of the person with whom the child lives has decreased or there are other circumstances, it is possible to apply for an increase in alimony. Or when the salary of the alimony payer has significantly increased, he can pay alimony in a larger amount. In any case, all changes in the material situation must be properly supported by evidence. These may be references from the workplace about changes in earnings, health conditions, etc.
• Secondly, the child's health condition. If the child is often sick, this is the basis for increasing alimony for his maintenance. This will be confirmed by extracts from the child's medical card.
• Thirdly, other reasons that the applicant considers important may affect the increase in alimony. This can include the child's classes in sections, circles, playing musical instruments, that is, classes in connection with which the expenses for the child's education and maintenance have increased.

Method

An increase in the amount of alimony occurs in court by filing a statement of claim for an increase in the amount of alimony for the maintenance of a child.

Cost

It is free. In accordance with the Law of Ukraine "On the court fee", claims for alimony are not subject to payment of the court fee.

Proof of

As mentioned above, evidence of the need for an increase in alimony can be any data that may indicate a change in the financial situation of the parent of the child. But it should be noted that it is often not easy to obtain documents confirming the financial condition of the alimony payer. often employers do not provide information about their employee's salary with reference to confidentiality. Such information can be obtained at the request of a lawyer.

Features and jurisprudence

Success in increasing the amount of child support depends on the correct substantiation of claims. After all, if the claim is justified in detail for the necessary alimony in a larger amount, then this will increase the chances of their award.

With regard to judicial practice, the courts take into account not only the change in the financial situation of persons, but also the fact that other family members (children from other marriages, parents) are dependent on them. Therefore, in order to increase the amount of child support, you should first consult with a lawyer to build the right position and achieve the desired result.