MYTH 1. Fines for alimony debts are imposed in court.
The Law of Ukraine "On Enforcement Proceedings" establishes the procedure for compulsory recovery of children's funds. One of the effective ways of influencing the debtor is the imposition of financial sanctions in the form of fines.

Since the decision on the collection of alimony rests with the bodies of the state executive service, it is the state executive who makes the decision to impose a fine. Therefore, there is no need to go to court with this issue.

MYTH 2. For the appointment of fines, you must contact the executor personally.
The state executor in the framework of enforcement proceedings, guided by the requirements of the law, independently imposes a fine, without a personal request from the debt collector.

MYTH 3. Fines for failure to pay alimony are fixed.
The fine is imposed as a percentage of the total amount of outstanding child payments for a certain period. Yes:

• for 1 year of non-payment of alimony - 20% of the total amount of the debt;
• in 2 years – 30%;
• in 3 years - 50%.

MYTH 4. Fines collected for non-payment of alimony are transferred to the state budget.

Fines for non-payment of alimony are not only educational, but also targeted. Yes, the corresponding amount of money is transferred in full in favor of the child.

MYTH 5. During the war, the imposition of any financial sanctions for late alimony payments is suspended.

The introduction of martial law does not establish prohibitions for charging a penalty for late payment of alimony. Therefore, non-fulfillment of parental duties and non-payment of alimony will necessarily result in the imposition of a fine.

For personal consultations, please contact: e-len-a@ukr.net