Alimony in the form of gifts – does it count?

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Today we will talk about alimony and try to dispel one popular myth.

You can often hear: "I don't want to pay alimony in cash, I'd rather buy my child gifts." It sounds noble, but is it legal?

In Ukraine, there is a clear procedure for paying alimony. According to the Family Code of Ukraine, alimony can be paid in two main ways:

• A portion of the payer's income
• A fixed sum of money

That is, the law provides for a monetary form of paying alimony.

But what if you want to provide support in a non-monetary form, for example, with gifts or other material benefits? In this case, parents can conclude an alimony payment agreement, which will determine the method and form of providing maintenance for the child. It is important that this agreement is notarized and does not violate the rights of the child.

However, without such an official agreement, simply giving gifts instead of paying alimony is not considered a fulfillment of an obligation. The court and the bailiff service will not count such gifts as paying alimony.

Therefore, if you want to support your child not only with money, but also in other ways, be sure to formalize it officially. This will protect both your interests and the interests of your child.

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