In Kamchatka, a wealthy businessman forks out 14 million rubles in child support payments.
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In Petropavlovsk, a man who was supposed to shell out child support, decided to pull a fast one on his ex-wife by hiding his additional income. The court ruled he should fork over a quarter of his earnings, but he started getting crafty when he started a lit business and became the big cheese at an energy company in Chukotka. He kept this sneaky secret, leading to some serious debt.
At first, he paid child support from his pension but things took a turn when he dived into the world of business. Three years passed, and his ex-wife found out about his hidden earnings totaling 56 million rubles. She didn't waste any time and went straight to the bailiffs. They dug up the dirt and discovered he had failed to remit 14 million rubles in child support, accumulating a mountain of debt.
The man evaded any unwanted conversations and even froze his bank accounts, making life difficult for himself. To make matters worse, he was barred from performing registration actions with his Moscow apartment. The looming prospect of losing his property finally got his attention, and he coughed up the entire debt – along with 987,000 rubles in enforcement fees for tardy payments. Otherwise, he risked losing his property at a public auction.
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Things to Consider
In Russia, hiding income to pay less child support is a big no-no, and it can result in some hefty legal consequences.
— The ConsequencesIf your income sources aren't upfront and honest in child support cases, Russian family law allows the court to get creative in determining your real income. They might look at your lifestyle, bank statements, and other financial evidence. This could lead to a recalculation of the child support amount based on your actual income, and you might even have to pay back payments withinterest.
— The Big LeaguesIf income concealment involves fraud or deception, you could face criminal charges. Offenses such as fraud and providing false information to authorities can get you hit with fines, compulsory labor, or imprisonment, depending on the severity and impact.
— Enforcing the RulesRussian courts have various enforcement measures to ensure child support payments are made. They can seize assets, garnish wages, or restrict certain civil rights if you fail to comply.
— The Stakes Are HighWhen you intentionally hide income and deprive a child of rightful support, the court will take it seriously, and the penalties can be stiff. Fraudulent concealment can lead to more stringent enforcement or harsher legal consequences. So, remember: family is important, and always play fair when it comes to child support.
- In the throes of Petropavlovsk's general-news, a businessman's attempt to evade child support payments landed him in hot water, tantalizingly close to the crime-and-justice domain.
- His less-than-honest tactics in the industry, including keeping a secondary business and energy finance ventures discreet, entangled him in a web of debt and legal trouble.
- The high-handed court, adhering to Russian family law and business ethics, enforced the payment of back child support, costing him a fortune in both penalties and interest, offering a lesson in the gravity of concealing income in child support cases.
