Is the ex-husband's obligation to pay alimony and arrears (more than 200,000) in alimony waived if the child is adopted by the current husband? The ex was left with parental rights. thank you
Answer provided 06.07.2023 09:08
The civil court of cassation as part of the Supreme Court noted that the biological father should not pay alimony if the child was adopted by another man. However, the debt incurred before the adoption must be paid.
I inform you that the court can fully or partially exempt him from paying alimony arrears, if it arose in connection with his serious illness or another circumstance of significant importance (Article 197 of the Family Code of Ukraine).
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