In an effort to provide better protection for children who do not live with their parents and are not receiving alimony or only partially, the government has made changes to the Law on Temporary Maintenance. The state plans to increase the amount paid to a child from an average of 100 euros to 200 euros, with exceptions for cases where the responsible party is unable to pay the full amount. In such cases, children will receive the difference up to the legal minimum.
In addition, the payment period for compensation has been extended until the responsible party begins fulfilling their obligation. This allows children to receive support until they reach adulthood. Children who are unable to work due to serious illness or disability will continue to receive temporary maintenance under this new law.
The new law streamlines the process for recognizing and paying temporary maintenance by having the state handle claims through the Agency for Worker’s Insurance Claims. Grandparents are no longer obligated to provide maintenance under this new law, and parents who fail to pay alimony will be pursued for repayment. If collection efforts are unsuccessful, debt repayment through public work will be required.
While this bill has been supported by all political parties, there have been concerns raised by opposition members regarding its enforcement and alternative measures for collecting debts. They question whether the Agency for Worker’s Insurance Claims can handle increased workload and suggest that the state should pay alimony in full and expedite request processing times.
The second reading of this law is expected in fall with implementation set by year’s end. Discussions about outsourcing and outstaffing opportunities can be found on various online platforms and websites, providing information on these options for those interested in them.