Our lawyers and attorneys will be happy to assist you with advice in the area of MAINTENANCE. Ideally, we will draft a maintenance amount agreement for you. In the event of a dispute, we will be pleased to represent you in court regarding the right to maintenance and its amount. This claim applies to unmarried mothers and exists for 2 years from the birth of the child.
What does an unmarried mother’s claim include?
It should cover costs associated with pregnancy and childbirth, and satisfy the mother’s living needs. The child has a right to their own maintenance, which is not part of this claim. In reality, this includes medication, maternity clothes, medical care expenses, and costs for medical check-ups. Conversely, it does not include costs for a stroller, baby clothes, or baby equipment. These are addressed specifically within child maintenance proceedings.
What if the father disputes his paternity?
If the child’s father is not listed on the birth certificate and refuses to be registered voluntarily, it is first necessary to determine paternity through the court. Only then can the maintenance claim be granted. However, maintenance can be determined retroactively, so you will not lose it; it would simply be paid to you later, provided the lawsuit is filed before the child reaches 2 years of age. The court may also order the probable father to cover at least a smaller portion of the costs for childbirth, pregnancy, and the mother’s maintenance even before paternity is determined. In court, it is then necessary to prove the probability of the father’s paternity.
How high is the maintenance for an unmarried mother?
The amount of maintenance is always individual. The court assesses the financial circumstances of both the father and the mother, as well as the mother’s justified needs and expenses. Based on these, it totals the necessary costs and, taking into account the father’s financial capabilities, determines the amount of maintenance.
Do I have to visit the attorney’s office in person? Not if you do not wish to.
We can handle the entire process of legal advice or legal representation regarding MAINTENANCE for you remotely. You write us your requirements, and we will draft all necessary documents with instructions on how to proceed. By saving both your time and ours, you will also SAVE MONEY.
AK Matěna helps clients handle maintenance proceedings quickly and professionally
The law firm of JUDr. Marek Matěna in Olomouc, Ostrava, Pardubice, Zlín, and Frýdek-Místek has long specialized in maintenance. Therefore, if you are dealing with issues regarding the determination of maintenance for an unmarried mother, a child, a spouse, or divorced spouses, or if you have another legal problem, do not hesitate to contact us. Our law firm will attend to you immediately and assist you with everything.
