900 zlotys per month: how Ukrainian women in Poland can apply for alimony.

When Ukrainian women with children find themselves in Poland, the issue of receiving alimony from the father of the child becomes especially relevant. The Polish legal system provides clear mechanisms for collecting alimony that foreigners, including Ukrainians, can use to ensure the well-being of their children.

Alimony is financial support for the maintenance of a child that one of the parents, who usually does not live with the child, must pay. Regardless of the parents' marital status, Ukrainian women residing in Poland have the full right to demand alimony through the Polish court system, regardless of the child's father's place of residence (Ukraine or Poland).

The procedure for obtaining alimony starts with filing a claim in court. To do this, you need to have a birth certificate of the child confirming paternity, as well as documents proving expenses for the child's maintenance, such as receipts for education or medical services. The court determines the amount of alimony that parents must pay, taking into account their financial capabilities and the child's needs.

If the child's father resides in Ukraine, there is a mechanism for international enforcement of alimony. After the decision of the Polish court, a Ukrainian woman can turn to the authorities in Ukraine to enforce this decision.

If the child's father has not paid alimony or is unable to do so due to financial difficulties, the Alimony Fund operates in Poland, which helps those who do not receive due alimony provided that the family's income does not exceed the established threshold. To receive legal support, Ukrainian women can contact specialized organizations and consultants that provide free assistance to migrants in Poland. They can also seek help from a lawyer to receive legal assistance.

Changes in the amount of alimony for Ukrainian women

As of January 1, 2024, the amounts of alimony in Ukraine have changed due to the change in the subsistence minimum.