Underage Concerns Protection in Family Law Based on the Example of Alimony Obligation

Abstract

Parents are liable to alimony for the child since its birth until attaining the age of financial independence. It is a legal responsibility imposed by the law-giver in an act imposed on February 25, 1964 of Family and Guardianship Code. The word “alimony” comes from Latin word alimentum and means “eatables”. It is a family law attitude which is based on providing not only means of support but also correction, providing housing, maintenance, clothing and healing as well as meeting cultural needs. This legal institution is very complex and rigorously settled. Its main objective is child welfare, which is a superior value among others. It is to provide being for the weakest and incapable people. For those, who are not able to fulfill their most essential needs without the help of immediate family. Alimony obligation is necessary for the society to function properly. What is important is the fact the obligation concerns not only underage, however, in the following article I am going to limit my thoughts to child alimony issues only.