Date published: 28.03.2025
Child support is financial support paid by one of the parents or another responsible person for the maintenance of a child or family member. In Poland, the issue of alimony is regulated by the Family and Guardianship Code (Kodeks rodzinny i opiekuńczy), as well as other regulations that determine the procedure for the appointment, amount and collection of payments.
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Who is entitled to alimony?
- Children - until they reach independence (financial independence).
- The law does not set a specific age after which parents are released from child support obligations.
- If the child is studying or unable to work due to illness, the parents are obliged to continue financial support.
One of the spouses if they are in a difficult financial situation after a divorce.
Other family members - for example, parents who cannot support themselves .
How is the amount of alimony determined?
There are no fixed amounts for alimony in Polish law. The court determines them based on two main categories:
The needs of the child (or the person receiving alimony) - the costs of education, food, medical services, housing, etc.
The financial capabilities of the payer - the court assesses the income, property and general standard of living of the obligated person.
The procedure for filing a claim for alimony
If the obligated person is unwilling to pay alimony voluntarily, you need to go to court.
Preparing a lawsuit. The lawsuit is filed with the district court
The claim is filed with the district court at the child's place of residence.
A certain list of documents is attached to the claim.
- If the obligated person is unwilling to pay alimony voluntarily, you need to go to court.
Preparing a lawsuit. The lawsuit is filed with the district court
The claim is filed with the district court at the child's place of residence.
A certain list of documents is attached to the claim.
- Decision-making
If the court decides to award alimony, the payer must start making payments from the date of filing the claim (or from another date specified in the decision).
Thus, it is clear that alimony in Poland is a serious legal obligation. Although the state provides an effective mechanism for their collection, without a qualified specialist, it will be a very difficult task to succeed quickly.
