The client’s problem
A client approached DSA GROUP who was supporting her three young children on her own. The children’s father was not providing adequate financial support, so child maintenance had to be recovered through the courts. To protect the children’s rights promptly, the client needed the help of a child maintenance lawyer and properly prepared court documents.
What we did
After a legal analysis of the situation, we chose the most effective remedy: applying to the court in court-order (simplified) proceedings.
Our lawyer:
- prepared an application for a court order;
- collected documents confirming the children’s right to maintenance;
- put together the necessary evidence;
- supported the case through to the court decision.
Legal position
Our position was that under the Family Code of Ukraine both parents are obliged to support their children until they come of age. Since the claim met the conditions for court-order proceedings, applying for a court order made it possible to ensure quick and effective protection of rights in court without lengthy action proceedings.
Outcome
The court granted the application and issued a court order for child maintenance in favour of the three young children in the amount set by law, and also decided on court costs.
Outcome for the client: the client obtained a court decision that allows enforcement to begin and ensures proper financial support for the children. Applying to the court in good time made it possible to effectively secure the children’s right to maintenance.
