Payment of alimony based on a court decision by a person located in Russia

Due to the war in Ukraine, international legal relations and legal cooperation in civil matters between Ukraine and Russia are not taking place.

• Enforcement of a Ukrainian court decision in Russia is currently impossible if the debtor is in that country.
• It is also impossible to obtain a Russian court decision on the collection of alimony from a person residing in Russia, as the mechanism for filing such a claim is not operational.
• Voluntary Alimony Payment:
• Payment of alimony by a person located in Russia based on a court decision is possible only on a voluntary basis.
• In this case, it is necessary to agree with the debtor on the details of the transfers and methods of payment.
• Forced Alimony Collection in Ukraine:
• If the debtor refuses to voluntarily comply with the court decision but has registered property in Ukraine, alimony can be collected by forced execution of the decision.
• The claimant should apply to the state enforcement service for the forced execution of the decision.
• Once enforcement proceedings are initiated, the state enforcement officer may take steps to sell the debtor's property.
• The funds obtained will be used to pay the awarded alimony.