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Child support calculator for a child — estimated amountTable of contents
The alimony fund is a state benefit for children when enforcement against the obliged parent is ineffective and statutory conditions are met. It does not replace the maintenance case — it applies when a judgment or settlement exists but the money cannot be effectively collected.
Child support covers the maintenance and development of the child. The duty arises when the child cannot support themselves or their needs are not met by the parent. Basics: Maintenance obligation — what it is.
Payments are available when these conditions are met:
The enforceable title and proof of ineffective enforcement are the key elements.
The alimony fund is means‑tested. The income criterion is PLN 1209 per person and payments follow the “złotówka for złotówka” mechanism. The maximum benefit from the fund is PLN 1000 per month. These parameters are set by law and can change, so check the current thresholds before filing.
Applications are filed with the local municipality/commune office (often through social assistance units). Complete documentation is key — missing attachments usually delay the decision.
The entitlement is granted for a defined benefit period. After it ends, you usually need to apply again, so it is worth tracking application windows to avoid gaps in payments.
Payments can stop if the income criterion is no longer met, enforcement becomes effective, or the child no longer meets the statutory conditions.
It means the bailiff could not collect the amounts due in the required scope. You typically need a certificate from the enforcement proceedings. Without it, the fund will not pay.
If you have not started enforcement, obtain the enforceable title and file with a bailiff first. See: Non‑payment of child support — enforcement and bailiff.
The benefit is for the child, but the application is filed by the parent/guardian. After 18, it can still apply if the child continues education and the statutory criteria are met. See: Until when is child support paid.
Typically required:
No. The fund applies only when enforcement is ineffective. In practice, enforcement is a prerequisite.
If you are filing a petition, see: Child support petition: how to file step by step. For criteria used by courts: Child support amounts: criteria and rules.
You can use the child support calculator as a reference point, but it is not binding for the authority or the court and should be compared with real costs and evidence.
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