The Problem of Parental Non-Payment of Alimony in Russia: Status and Prospects of Solution

In: Teorija i praktika obščestvennogo razvitija: meždunarodnyj naučnyj žurnal : sociologija, ėkonomika, pravo, Heft 11, S. 52-62

Abstract

The article analyzes the problem of non-payment of parental alimony in Russia, which correlates with the prob-lem of poverty. Children from families with significant financial difficulties, as adults, are trapped in the poverty experienced by their parents. Thus poverty is reproduced from generation to generation. Based on research materials, a social portrait of alimony defaulters is revealed, which are most often divorced young fathers. The article examines measures to increase alimony payments, including such measures as establishing the State Alimony Fund, introducing alimony allowance, establishing a minimum amount of alimony. Foreign experience in solving the problem of non-payment of alimony is analyzed. Conclusion swells upon the fact that the pro-posed measures can significantly optimize the standard of living of children from divorced families.