You should prepare for the court hearing on the recovery of alimony by collecting documents from the place of work, as well as certificates of marital status, the presence of dependents. In addition, you should follow the general rules of conduct in the process, enshrined in the civil procedure legislation.
Proceedings for the recovery of alimony differ in certain specifics related to the need to resolve a dispute between former family members. In addition, in the process of holding meetings, it is required to establish numerous circumstances that are important for determining the amount of alimony. These features require the performance of certain preparatory actions on the part of the participants in the trial. You should also study the general rules of conduct in court sessions, strictly observe them. Additional difficulties can be caused by increased emotional tension that arises between married people who have common minor children.
What needs to be done at the stage of preparation for the trial?
At the preparatory stage, the plaintiff should clearly formulate the requirements for the defendant, prepare documents confirming his own income and property status. The defendant, on the other hand, should take certificates from the place of work in advance, which will confirm the amount of his average earnings. If such certificates are not provided, the court has the right to determine the amount of alimony based on statistical indicators of the average wage in Russia. These figures are significantly higher than normal salaries in most regions of the country. In addition, the defendant can reduce the amount of alimony by presenting documents confirming the presence of other dependents (children, elderly parents).
How to behave in a court session?
In the court session itself, the parties should behave politely and respectfully towards the court and other participants in the proceedings. Explanations should be given while standing, the judge should be addressed "respected court". It is recommended to avoid overly emotional statements, showdown, recriminations. Such moments can only prevent the making of an objective and well-grounded decision, which is contrary to the interests of both parties. The court needs to report only the information that is relevant for the consideration of the case, to record and fulfill all the requirements that the judge may impose on the participants in the process (the collection and submission of additional documents may be required). It will be an advantage to have a professional representative who can ensure that the interests of either party are optimally met when making a decision.
