Ex-Parte (Urgent) Application for Maintenance (Alimony) under Cypriot Law

“Article 33(1) of Law

establishes the obligation of maintenance as absolute, with the sole criterion being the parents’ financial capacity. This obligation is continuous.”, as defined by Cypriot case law.

In the context of family disputes, the need for immediate financial support – especially in favor of minors – cannot tolerate delay. Cypriot legislation provides special procedures for the swift administration of justice, and one of the most critical is the ex-parte (urgent) application for maintenance (alimony).

This is an immediate legal action, with or without prior notice to the opposing party, when there is an urgent need for the payment of maintenance.

The application is filed before the Family Court, which may issue an interim maintenance decree within just a few days.

The Court examines: • The needs of the minor, • The financial capacity of the parents, • The legality of the relationship and the basis of the claim.

Why Ex-Parte and Urgent? When delay would have serious or irreparable consequences, such as: • Inability to cover the child’s basic needs (food, medicine, housing), • Sudden interruption of maintenance payments previously made voluntarily by the obligor before the issuance of a court decree, • The obligor’s unwillingness to cooperate,

then the filing of an ex-parte application, without prior notice to the Respondent, is justified. The hearing may take place within a few days.

What the Application Includes: • A clear description of the urgent need, • A sworn affidavit with financial and social data, • A request for an interim maintenance decree until the final adjudication of the main application.

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• We handle the filing of the application immediately,

• We ensure the fastest possible issuance of court orders,

• We support our clients with empathy and determination,

• We secure the immediate protection of your rights and your children’s safety,

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