The prosecutor defended the rights of an elderly person

The legislator has established that children are obliged to care for and assist their parents. The maintenance of incapacitated parents in need of assistance is the duty of their adult, able-bodied children.

In case of non-fulfillment of obligations, the prosecutor is empowered to apply to the court with a claim for recovery of alimony for the maintenance of parents.

For example, a 48-year-old resident of the Postavy district, G., is his mother's only child, has not worked anywhere for a long time, abuses alcoholic beverages, and exists on casual earnings and the pension of his cohabitant. Meanwhile, his 69-year-old mother suffers from a number of diseases, including those related to the musculoskeletal system, and therefore requires constant external care. Significant sums from her pension are used for the purchase of medicines and medical treatment due to her illnesses.

These facts indicate that she needs help, primarily from her son, and moreover, the forced expenditure of received sums to pay third parties for her care further exacerbates her financial situation.

Taking this into account and with the aim of protecting the rights and interests of the elderly woman, who, due to her age and health condition, is unable to protect them independently, the prosecutor of the Postavy district applied to the court with a claim for recovery of alimony from G. for the maintenance of his mother in the amount of 2 basic units monthly.

The prosecutor's claims were satisfied.

Prosecutor of the Postavy District I. Volynets.