Child arrangements and maintenance disputes
We assist parents with a child’s residence, contact arrangements and maintenance under Russian law. We review family circumstances and evidence and discuss settlement and court representation.
Child expenses and payments received: a preparation worksheet
Copy this template into your own table or print it and complete it on paper. Use separate rows for each month and identify one-off expenses. This helps prepare for a maintenance consultation; it does not calculate an amount a court will necessarily award.
| Month / date | Expense or payment received | Amount, RUB | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| ________ | Food / clothing / education / treatment | ________ | Receipt, agreement or bank statement: ________ |
| ________ | One-off purchase (list separately) | ________ | ________ |
| ________ | Transfer from the other parent | ________ | Date and payment reference: ________ |
| ________ | Specific expense paid by the other parent | ________ | What was paid and supporting document: ________ |
Do not count the same payment twice. Total expenses and payments received separately for matching periods. Bring documents containing personal information to your appointment; do not publish a completed worksheet online.
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Fixed-sum child maintenance under Russian law
If a parent’s income varies, or a percentage of income does not protect the child’s interests, a consultation can address a fixed monthly maintenance amount or a combination of percentage-based and fixed payments under Russian law. The grounds and amount depend on the family’s circumstances and evidence.
For residents of Zhulebino and Lyubertsy, we start with the child’s expenses, payments already received and available income records. We also distinguish a first maintenance claim from a request to change an existing order or agreement.
| Information | What to prepare |
|---|---|
| Child’s expenses | List food, clothing, education, treatment and activities. State the period, attach receipts and agreements, and identify one-off purchases separately. |
| Payments received | List transfers, cash payments and directly paid expenses by date. Note the evidence supporting each amount. |
| Income and existing documents | Bring available income records, the birth certificate, any agreement, court order and enforcement documents. |
Preparation example, not a bureau case: where transfers vary, compare expenses and payments received for the same months. The table supports a discussion with an advocate; its total is not an automatic calculation of maintenance.
Legal reference: paragraphs 22–24 of Russian Supreme Court Plenum Resolution No. 56 of 26 December 2017 (in Russian).
Divorce involving children: topics for the first meeting
We separate the issues: divorce, the child’s residence, contact arrangements and maintenance. Explain what is agreed and what is disputed. Bring property documents too if a home or mortgage must also be considered.
How we can help
- Determining a child’s residence when parents live separately.
- Establishing or changing contact arrangements and participation in upbringing.
- Child maintenance claims, amounts and arrears.
- Preparing agreements, applications, responses and evidence in family proceedings.
Documents for the initial meeting
Birth certificates, existing agreements and court orders, information about living arrangements, the child’s expenses and compliance with previous arrangements.
What should I prepare before the consultation?
Write down the current arrangements and the changes you seek. Keep relevant correspondence and expense records. At the meeting we identify the evidence needed for your circumstances.
Process and fees
We clarify your objective, review the available records and agree the scope and terms of the engagement. Fees depend on the work and stage of the case; expenses and additional steps are discussed in advance. Bring the documents you have, even if the set is incomplete.
Legal feesArrange a consultation
By appointment: 8 Oktyabrsky Prospekt, Building 2, Lyubertsy. We assist clients from Lyubertsy and Zhulebino.
+7 (903) 722-67-15 Directions from ZhulebinoRelated practice areas
Psychological support during disputes
The bureau’s external psychologist helps clients in Lyubertsy and Zhulebino clarify their priorities and prepare for negotiations. Involvement and terms are agreed separately.
Psychological SupportChild residence and contact arrangements
For a dispute about where a child should live, describe the current living arrangements, conditions, routine and each parent’s involvement. For contact arrangements, propose weekdays, weekends, holidays, handover locations and remote contact. Bring existing orders and relevant correspondence.