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Alimony May 28, 2026 • 490 views

How is child support for two children calculated?

In Kazakhstan, child support for two children is usually collected in the amount of 1/3 of the parent’s income, meaning approximately 33.3% of earnings or other income. For example, if the parent’s official income is 300,000 tenge, child support for two children may be around 100,000 tenge. If the income is 600,000 tenge, support may be around 200,000 tenge. However, the exact amount depends on the specific situation: the payer’s official income, whether the payer has other children, the parents’ financial situation, health condition, and the real needs of the children.

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Alimony May 28, 2026 • 415 views

How much child support is paid for one child?

In Kazakhstan, child support for one child is usually collected in the amount of 1/4 of the parent’s income, meaning 25% of monthly earnings or other income. For example, if the parent’s official income is 400,000 tenge, child support for one child may be approximately 100,000 tenge. However, the exact amount depends on the specific situation: the payer’s income, whether they have other children, health condition, financial situation of the parents, and the needs of the child. In simple terms, the standard amount for one child is 25%. But life does not always work like an Excel spreadsheet, so the court may consider the real circumstances of the case.

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Alimony May 28, 2026 • 337 views

What documents are needed to collect child support?

In Kazakhstan, the list of documents required to collect child support depends on the method used: a court order, a statement of claim, or enforcement through an enforcement officer. If the case is simple, the child is legally registered as the respondent’s child, there is no dispute, and child support is requested as a share of income, fewer documents may be needed. If there is a dispute, the respondent does not work, hides income, or child support is requested as a fixed monetary amount, additional evidence will be required. Usually, the following documents are needed: application or statement of claim for child support; claimant’s identity document; child’s birth certificate; marriage certificate or divorce document, if any; information about the child’s place of residence; respondent’s address; information about the respondent’s workplace or income, if known; bank details for receiving child support; documents confirming the child’s expenses, if a fixed amount is requested. The main goal is to prove that the child is legally connected to the respondent, lives with the claimant, and needs financial support.

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Alimony May 28, 2026 • 953 views

How is child support collected in Kazakhstan?

In Kazakhstan, child support is collected from the parent who is legally obliged to participate in the maintenance of the child. Child support may be paid voluntarily by agreement between the parents or collected through court. If the parents agree, they can conclude a child support payment agreement. If there is no agreement, child support may be collected through a court order or a statement of claim. Child support is not money “for the former spouse.” It is money for the child’s food, clothing, medical care, education, development, and daily needs. It is a parental duty, not an optional subscription.

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Divorce and family law May 28, 2026 • 918 views

Can you get divorced online?

Yes, in Kazakhstan, it is possible to file for divorce online. However, the procedure depends on the specific situation. If the spouses have no common minor children, both agree to divorce, and there is no property dispute, an application may be submitted through eGov. If there are children, one spouse does not agree, the other spouse avoids the procedure, or there is a dispute about child support, the child’s place of residence, or property division, the divorce must go through court. In that case, the statement of claim may be filed online through the Judicial Cabinet. So, “online divorce” does not always mean clicking one button and becoming divorced in five minutes. In some cases, only the documents are submitted online, while the case is still considered by the court.

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Divorce and family law May 28, 2026 • 330 views

How to obtain a court decision on divorce?

To obtain a court decision on divorce, the court must first hear the case and issue a decision dissolving the marriage. After that, the decision can be obtained electronically through the Judicial Cabinet or in paper form from the court office. It is important to understand that a court decision does not always enter into legal force on the same day it is issued. Usually, the full text of the decision is prepared first, and then the appeal period must expire. If no appeal is filed, the decision enters into legal force. In other words, obtaining a divorce decision involves several stages: the court issues the decision, a party obtains a copy, and then it is necessary to wait until the decision enters into legal force.

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Divorce and family law May 28, 2026 • 230 views

If a spouse does not attend court, will the divorce stop?

No. A spouse’s failure to attend court does not automatically stop the divorce. If the respondent, meaning the other spouse, was properly notified of the date, time, and place of the court hearing but did not appear without a valid reason, the court may consider the case in their absence. The key condition is proper notification. The court must be satisfied that the respondent was informed about the hearing. If there is no confirmation that the respondent was notified, the hearing may be postponed. So, if your spouse does not attend court, the divorce may be delayed, but it does not become impossible.

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Divorce and family law May 28, 2026 • 251 views

Can you divorce a spouse who is abroad?

Yes, you can divorce a spouse who is abroad. The fact that a husband or wife is outside Kazakhstan does not prevent the dissolution of marriage. However, the procedure depends on the specific situation: whether the spouses have minor children, whether the other spouse agrees to divorce, whether there are disputes about child support, property, or the child’s place of residence, and whether the spouse’s address abroad is known. If both spouses agree to divorce, have no common minor children, and have no property dispute, the marriage may be dissolved through a registering authority or a consular institution of Kazakhstan abroad. If there are children, one spouse does not agree, does not respond, or there is a dispute, divorce is usually handled through court.

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Divorce and family law May 28, 2026 • 282 views

Can a child’s surname be changed after divorce?

Yes, in Kazakhstan, a child’s surname can be changed after the parents’ divorce. However, it is important to understand that divorce itself does not automatically change the child’s surname. After the marriage is dissolved, the child usually keeps the surname given at birth. To change a child’s surname, the legal procedure must be followed. In most cases, the consent of the parents, the interests of the child, and the child’s own opinion are taken into account if the child has reached the required age. In other words, after divorce, one parent cannot simply decide: “Now the child will have my surname” and immediately change the documents. The issue is resolved through the competent authorities, and if there is a dispute between the parents, it may need to be resolved in court.

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Divorce and family law May 28, 2026 • 277 views

What rights does a man have during divorce?

In Kazakhstan, a man has equal rights with his spouse during divorce. He has the right to file for divorce, participate in the upbringing of children, request that the child’s place of residence be determined with him, establish a visitation schedule, divide jointly acquired property, protect his housing and business, and object to unfounded claims. Divorce is not only about ending a marriage. In many cases, divorce also involves children, child support, an apartment, a car, loans, business, and jointly acquired property. Therefore, it is important for a man to know his rights in advance and prepare a proper legal position.

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