KKO 387/2003
AI generated
Supreme Court allows child support modification based on changed circumstances and new evidence of income.
Legislator summary
AI generatedThe Supreme Court of Finland allowed the application to modify child support payments due to significant changes in the obligor's financial situation. The applicant presented new evidence demonstrating a substantial increase in income, which the lower court had previously overlooked. The court ruled that the statutory requirement for a material change in circumstances was met, necessitating a recalculation of the support amount.
Legislator headnote
AI generatedLaki lapsen elatusavusta (1993:1003); Laki lapsen elatusavusta (1993:1003) 10 §: If the obligor's financial situation materially changes, the court must review and adjust the child support amount accordingly.
Keywords
AI generated
child support modification
material change of circumstances
income recalculation
family law procedure
obligor financial status
Cited Legislation
AI generatedLaki lapsen elatusavusta (1993:1003) 10 §
Related Decisions
AI generatedkko-other_2009_170
Supreme Court allows child support increase when family circumstances change significantly under the Child Support Act.
kko-precedent_1987_70
Supreme Court reduces alimony due to significant life changes and inability to pay, dismissing lower court's rejection.
appeal_1978_turku__938
Father's appeal to reduce child support was dismissed despite mother's increased income.
kko-precedent_1998_4
Supreme Court allows alimony increase when recipient fails to provide income evidence, bearing adverse consequences.
kko-precedent_1992_33
Supreme Court allows monthly alimony for 2.5 years based on career interruption and asset control by ex-husband.
Full text
Kysymys lapsen elatusavun muuttamisesta ja sen määrän perusteista.