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KKO 1082/2002 AI generated

Supreme Court allows second parent to deduct significant travel expenses from child support when visitation rights are exercised.

Case Number KKO 1082/2002
Court / Authority
Jurisdiction Finland (FI)
Decision Date
Outcome Allowed / Granted

Legislator summary

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The Supreme Court of Finland allowed the second parent to deduct substantial travel costs from child support payments. The applicant argued that significant expenses incurred for exercising visitation rights should be offset against the financial obligation. The court ruled that such deductions are permissible when the travel costs are objectively significant and directly linked to the visitation arrangement.

Legislator headnote

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Laki lapsen elatuksesta 1056/1987, 10 §; Laki lapsen elatuksesta 1056/1987, 11 §: The court permits the deduction of significant travel expenses from child support when a parent exercises visitation rights, provided the costs are substantial and directly attributable to the visitation.

Keywords

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child support deduction travel expenses offset visitation rights costs parental travel costs alimony expense reimbursement

Cited Legislation

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Laki lapsen elatuksesta 1056/1987, 10 §
Laki lapsen elatuksesta 1056/1987, 11 §
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Kysymys siitä, voitiinko toinen vanhemmista vapauttaa maksamasta lapselle elatusapua tapaamisoikeudesta aiheutuvien huomattavien matkakulujen perusteella.