Calculate child maintenance (alimenty) in Poland under Articles 133 and 135 of the Family and Guardianship Code (Kodeks rodzinny i opiekuńczy - KRO).
In Poland, alimenty are calculated by balancing the justified needs of the child (usprawiedliwione potrzeby dziecka) against the financial and earning capacities of the obligor (zarobkowe i majątkowe możliwości zobowiązanego), accounting for the state 800+ child benefit.
Evaluates child monthly budget, 800+ government benefit impact, and earning potential (możliwości zarobkowe)
Encompasses physical sustenance (food, clothing, housing costs) and spiritual/educational development (tuition, hobbies, therapy, school trips) documented by bills.
Judges evaluate what the parent could earn using their full education, skills, and market demand, rather than accepting artificially deflated salary slips.
Under Article 133 § 1 of the Polish Family and Guardianship Code (Kodeks rodzinny i opiekuńczy - KRO), parents are legally obliged to provide maintenance for a child who is not yet able to support themselves, unless the income from the child's own property is sufficient to cover costs.
Under Article 135 § 3 of the KRO, the receipt of the state family benefit (Świadczenie wychowawcze 800+) does not legally reduce the parental duty of maintenance. However, in judicial practice, family judges recognize that the 800 PLN monthly benefit covers supplementary child expenses, focusing the court-ordered maintenance award on core housing, education, and nutrition costs.
If an obligor fails to pay alimenty awarded in a court judgment (wyrok) bearing an enforcement clause (klauzula wykonalności), the creditor can immediately instruct a court bailiff (komornik sądowy) to seize bank accounts, garnish salary, or seize vehicles. If collection fails, the state Alimony Fund (Fundusz Alimentacyjny) pays advances up to 500 PLN per month (subject to household income criteria).
Authoritative answers based on current statutory rules and legal precedents
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