From what age can a person file a lawsuit?

Art. 152 of the Family Code of Ukraine defines the right of a child to apply for the protection of his rights and interests directly to the court, if he has reached 14 years of age.

A person who has reached the age of 14 can apply to the court himself with a statement about:

• provision of full civil legal capacity

• giving her the right to marry (Article 23 of the Family Code of Ukraine).

• about divorce

• annulment of marriage

• recognition of paternity

• collection of alimony

• adoption or recognition of adoption as invalid

• minor parents who have reached the age of 14 have the right to apply to the court for the protection of the rights and interests of their child. (Part 2 of Article 156 of the Family Code of Ukraine)

• regarding deprivation of parental rights (Article 165 of the Family Code of Ukraine).