An appeal against a court decision is filed within thirty days.
The statute of limitations does not apply to demands for the division of property, which is the object of the right of joint co-ownership of the spouses, if the marriage between them has not been dissolved. A three-year statute of limitations applies to claims for property division filed after a divorce.
According to Article 160 of the Family Code of Ukraine (hereinafter - the Family Code of Ukraine), the place of residence of a minor child is determined with the consent of the parents, if the child has not reached the age of 10. If the child is between 10 and 14 years old, he, together with his parents, participates in making decisions about his place of residence.
The court always acts exclusively in the interests of the child. The main goal is the best conditions for a comfortable life and full development of the child. During the consideration of the case, the court pays attention to how the parents behave in relation to the child. Proofs of responsible parenthood are:
testimony of neighbors who can confirm the circumstances stated in the lawsuit;
an explanation from the preschool education institution or school where the child studies;
evidence of which parent picks up the child from kindergarten, attends parent meetings, shows interest in progress, monitors the child's health and undergoes medical examinations;
certificates of timely payment of alimony for child support;
in case of deprivation of parental rights for other children, the court's decision on this.
According to Article 313 of the Civil Code of Ukraine, a person who has reached the age of 16 has the right to free independent travel outside Ukraine. That is, after reaching this age, the child does not need any permits or accompaniment to leave.
In the absence of the consent of one of the parents, the departure of a citizen of Ukraine who has not reached the age of 16 may be allowed abroad on the basis of a court decision.