How to obtain alimony for a child

The Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan "On Marriage (Matrimony) and the Family" establishes the duty of parents to support their minor children, as well as the duty of able-bodied adult children to support and take care of their parents who are unable to work. In addition, the spouses are obliged to financially support each other.

Alimony is one of the forms of fulfilling the obligation to support family members and is aimed at ensuring the rights and legitimate interests of persons entitled to receive them.

The parents' obligation to maintain a minor child does not depend on whether the parents are married, whether the marriage is dissolved, whether the parents live together or separately.

If maintenance is not provided voluntarily, alimony is collected in court. The amount, procedure and methods of payment of alimony are determined by agreement of the parties or by the court.