Could I go to the court in order to confirm the fact of providing constant care for the elderly?

In general, no. The legislation provides for an out-of-court procedure for confirming the fact of permanent care through:

• Social protection authorities (by drawing up an act of inspection of living conditions);
• Medical Advisory Commission (conclusion on the person's need for permanent care).

Important! The Supreme Court emphasises that the establishment of the fact of permanent care for the purpose of obtaining a deferment from military service is not within the competence of the court.

However, in cases where the confirmation of the fact of care is legally significant (for example, for receiving social payments or benefits), a person has the right to apply to the court with a corresponding application. The application may be accompanied by other documents:

• Documents confirming the health status of the person in need of care (opinion of the medical advisory commission);
• An act of inspection of living conditions drawn up by the social protection authorities.