Regulation of Alimony Obligations in the Russian Federation and Foreign Countries

Abstract

Modern legal relations in the field of regulation of alimony obligations have become relevant. These legal relations arise on the basis of certain legal facts. This article discusses the issues of alimony obligations in the Russian Federation and a number of foreign countries. There is a certain need to analyze the family legislation of States where there is a positive experience in the regulation of alimony obligations that meets the requirements of the parties to these legal relations. Examining the international aspects of this institution, it can be noted that the mechanism for collecting alimony is similar to that used in Russia. Nevertheless, states have differences in the amount of alimony obligations established, the procedure for paying alimony, the availability of the ability of individuals to independently and mutually resolve this issue, and the age at which the child is provided with material support differs. However, there is no doubt that the family is the most important social institution of any state and different countries use different approaches to maintain it, which try to maintain a balance between the interests of the child and the interests of the parent. In particular, for such support, the institution of alimony obligations has been created and is being developed, which provides property guarantees to those in need.