Publication date: 26.03.2025
My name is Nataliia Oleksandrivna Kuzmina, and I am a lawyer with 25 years of experience in the legal field, 14 of which I have been practicing as an attorney. My specialization includes civil, family, and administrative law, including Polish legislation. In Ukraine, I dealt with cases in all areas of law, and since November 2024, I have been officially registered in the Polish Bar Association. My work is focused on protecting the interests of individuals to whom I provide legal assistance in civil, family, and administrative matters, including document preparation, court representation, and the resolution of complex legal issues. My goal is to help clients effectively solve legal problems and achieve desired outcomes as quickly as possible.
Case — Reduction of Alimony Payments
A client, Mr. S.O., approached me with a problem of being unable to pay alimony in the amount established by a court ruling three years ago. At the time of filing the lawsuit, the client was engaged in entrepreneurial activity and owned a Car Service Station (CSS), but due to a fire, he lost his business and, consequently, his source of income. Despite this, the alimony recipient did not agree to voluntarily reduce the amount. Let's consider how we resolved this issue.
Situation Description
The client approached me after losing his source of income due to a force majeure — a fire at the CSS. At the time of the appeal, he had a court ruling requiring him to pay alimony in the amount of 2800 PLN per month, but due to the loss of income, paying this amount became impossible. His ex-wife refused to agree to reduce the alimony, which forced the client to file a lawsuit.
Steps Taken to Solve the Problem
- Termination of entrepreneurial activity: The first step was the termination of the LLC, which the client owned, as it was important evidence of the change in financial situation.
- Gathering evidence: We gathered all necessary documents proving the loss of income, including the fire report, accounting reports, and other financial documents.
- Filing a lawsuit: The next step was to prepare and file a lawsuit for the reduction of alimony.
Case Review Process
After filing the lawsuit, the court reviewed the case based on the provided evidence. The main argument in favor of the client was the change in his financial situation due to the loss of income, making it impossible to pay the previous amount of alimony.
Main Difficulties Faced by the Client
- Refusal to reduce alimony voluntarily: The client's ex-wife refused to agree to a voluntary reduction, forcing him to file a lawsuit.
- Difficulty gathering evidence: Some documents were destroyed during the fire, so we had to find alternative ways to prove the financial changes.
Case Outcome
The court ruled in favor of the client, reducing the alimony from 2800 PLN to 2000 PLN per month. This allowed the client to continue fulfilling his obligations to his children without violating the court ruling while maintaining his financial stability.
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Questions and Answers
Question
Can alimony payments be reduced in Poland?
Answer
Yes, if there are significant changes in the financial situation of the alimony payer, they have the right to file a lawsuit to reduce the amount.
Question
What documents are required to reduce alimony?
Answer
To file a lawsuit for alimony reduction, you need evidence of a change in your financial situation, such as documents proving loss of work or income, financial reports, medical certificates, etc.
Why Choose Us?
- Professional legal assistance: We provide the preparation of all necessary documents and protect the client's interests in court.
- Experience in similar cases: Our lawyers have experience in resolving complex issues related to alimony and family law.
- Fast and efficient process: We guarantee efficiency in preparing and filing the lawsuit to resolve the problem quickly.
Results of Our Work
- Reduction of alimony: The court reduced the alimony from 2800 to 2000 PLN per month.
- Maintaining the client's financial stability: The client was able to continue paying alimony without significant financial difficulties.
Professional court representation
Preparation of all necessary documents
Protection of the client's financial interests
If you are facing a similar situation where it is impossible to pay alimony in the previously determined amount, we are ready to help you resolve this issue and provide professional legal support. Contact us for a consultation and further legal assistance.
