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Keski-Suomen LO 19.3.1987 318 AI generated

Court held that serving a suspended sentence is not a valid reason under the Child Support Act.

Case Number Keski-Suomen LO 19.3.1987 318
Court / Authority
Jurisdiction Finland (FI)
Decision Date
Outcome Dismissed

Legislator summary

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The Administrative Court dismissed the applicant's request to exempt them from child support obligations based on their suspended sentence. The applicant argued that serving the sentence constituted a valid ground for exemption under Section 21 of the Child Support Act. The court ruled that the statutory list of exemptions does not include serving a suspended sentence, thereby rejecting the claim.

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Vapausrangaistuksen suorittamista ei pidetty lapsen elatuksen turvaamisesta annetun lain 21 §:ssä tarkoitettuna syynä; Vapausrangaistuksen suorittaminen ei ole lapsen elatusvelvollisuuden perusteella poistettavasta velvollisuudesta annetun lain 21 §:n tarkoittama poikkeus.

Keywords

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child support obligations suspended sentence exemption grounds Child Support Act administrative court ruling statutory interpretation family law liability

Cited Legislation

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Section 21 of the Child Support Act
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Vapausrangaistuksen suorittamista ei pidetty lapsen elatuksen turvaamisesta annetun lain 21 §:ssä tarkoitettuna syynä.