The procedure for changing the amount of child alimony awarded by court

Who can apply:

The payer or recipient of alimony can file a lawsuit to:

• Reduce the amount of alimony.
• Increase the amount of alimony.

Grounds for changing the amount of alimony:

• Change in financial situation:
• Deterioration or improvement in income or expenses.
• Change in family situation:
• For example, the birth of other children or the support of other dependents.
• Change in health condition:
• Emergency, illness or other circumstances that affect financial capabilities.

Where to file the lawsuit:

• The lawsuit should be filed in the district, city, or city-district court based on:
• The registered residence or place of stay of the defendant.
• The registered residence or place of stay of the plaintiff.

Exemption from paying court fees:

• Plaintiffs in cases for increasing the amount of alimony are exempt from paying court fees.

Requirements for the lawsuit:

1. Prove the circumstances that justify the claim.
2. Provide appropriate evidence, including:

• Financial situation:
• income certificates,
• loan agreements,
• other documents confirming changes in financial status.
• Health condition:
• medical certificates,
• doctor's conclusions,
• documents confirming the need for treatment.
• Family situation:
• documents for the birth of new children,
• Expenses for supporting dependents.

Minimum alimony amount:

• The amount of alimony cannot be less than 50% of the subsistence minimum for a child of the corresponding age.
• The subsistence minimum is determined by the law on the state budget for the relevant year.