Child maintenance in Moldova: calculation and documents
Published by Avocat Expert · Republic of Moldova
Child maintenance depends on the liable parent’s income and applicable circumstances. These are the Family Code’s basic rules and an illustrative calculation.
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Article 74 of the Family Code requires parents to support minor children and adult children unable to work who need material support. The duty applies whether or not the parents were married.
Statutory shares
Under Article 75(1), maintenance is collected from salary and/or other income at one quarter for one child, one third for two children and one half for three or more children. The court may increase or decrease these shares in light of the parties’ financial and family circumstances under Article 75(2).
Illustrative calculation
If the income taken into account is MDL 10,000 a month, one quarter for one child is MDL 2,500. For two children, one third is approximately MDL 3,333 in total. These figures are illustrative; which income counts must be established from records.
When a fixed sum is used
In the situations covered by Article 76, the court may set a fixed monthly sum. The amount depends on the case, the child’s needs and relevant financial and family circumstances. No universal formula replaces examination of the evidence.
Changing the amount
A change in a party’s financial or family circumstances may support an application to the court for an increase or reduction under Article 110.
If maintenance is unpaid
A judgment is enforced through a bailiff, who may pursue income and assets. Keep evidence of missed payments.
Useful documents
The child’s birth certificate; marriage, divorce or paternity records; evidence of the parent’s income and of the child’s expenses.
Legal basis
Articles 74, 75, 76 and 110 of the Moldovan Family Code. General information does not replace individual legal advice.
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