Those involved in child support processes in Panama, almost daily ask us if the pension determined by the Judge is right or if the other party could make greater “sacrifice”; in this regard, we should note that the question is not so simple, because in this area come into play a plural number of elements and factors that are necessary to take into account in order to reach a conclusion.
In first place, we should note that in our legislation the word “food” is not restricted to the consumables but this extends to other areas such as clothing, housing, medical and dental care, recreation, education and any other input analogue that tends to cover the most pressing and immediate needs of the beneficiaries.
In that vein, we have the issue of Child Support in Panama is regulated by Law 42 of 2012, “Child Support General Act”. Among the highlights of this law we have that according to what is regulated in Articles 1 and 5 of the same points out that child support should be proportional to the patrimony or through whom is giving and as well as the needs of the receiver and the age of the beneficiaries.
In front to the aforementioned, we must indicate that for optimal physical, mental or spiritual development of some children they may require infinite financial resources. That is why we consider that the amount to be restored must be stopped, as far as the reaching economic possibilities of the obliged get, in this way the harmony between the nutritional needs of the children would be guaranteed, with the economic patrimony of who has to meet them.
In SPECIALISTS IN FAMILY LAW, we fully understand the significance and importance of child support, which is why we strive to offer comprehensive advice to our clients by providing a real and accurate analysis of the case as well as the possibilities of the claim applicant. Likewise, we offer multidisciplinary technical advice to obtain verification of facts or data that constitute the alleged de facto standards that are favorable to our clients.