The legislation of the Russian Federation does not unequivocally establish the grounds on which it is possible to reduce the amount of alimony for minor children. Nevertheless, relying on Article 119 of the Family Code of the Russian Federation, it is possible to formulate a list of situations on the basis of which it is possible to reduce the amount of alimony.
Instructions
Step 1
If you are a disabled person of I or II groups and need constant care and additional funds for your maintenance, the court may reduce the amount of the alimony for you.
Step 2
If the child for whom you are paying child support has reached the age of sixteen, works or is engaged in entrepreneurial activity, the income from which fully meets his needs, the need to pay child support is minimized. But in this case, the court will also take into account the size of your earnings and the composition of the family.
Step 3
The amount of alimony can be reduced if you still have disabled family members whom you are obliged to provide, and after collecting alimony from you, they do not receive from you the funds necessary for a normal existence. For example, disabled parents or other minor children.
Step 4
In addition, the court may reduce the amount of alimony if the child for whom you are paying is fully supported by the state. For example, in an orphanage or boarding school.
Step 5
If you are a payer of alimony for children from different mothers, according to two court decisions (executive documents) that have entered into legal force. For example, if you are awarded child support for a minor child in the amount of 25%, but you already pay child support for a child from a previous marriage in the same amount - 25%. According to article 81 of the RF IC, the total amount of alimony for two children should be 33% of all types of earnings, and in this case it turned out to be 50%. In such a situation, you have the right to sue for a reduction in the amount of child support.
Step 6
If you have a very high income, for example, from a business activity, and the amount of support you pay exceeds all reasonable needs of the child. In this case, the court may reduce the amount of alimony in your favor.
Step 7
Remember that it is impossible to completely exempt you from paying alimony, according to the legislation of the Russian Federation.
