Determination of Alimony in a Fixed Indexed Amount of Money

The purpose of the study. In the conducted study, the authors consider the problem of determining the amount of alimony in a fixed indexed sum. The current family legislation is being investigated, particularly Articles 83 and 117 of the Family Code of the Russian Federation, judicial practice, as well as statistics conducted by information resources of banks. The purpose of this study is to identify a socio-legal problem, as well as to form proposals for its solution. To conduct this research, the authors use analysis, induction, and formal legal methods. Conclusion. Based on the results of the study, the authors conclude that in the current legislation in the field of family law, there is a need to change the norm for determining the amount of alimony in a fixed indexed sum. This problem is expressed in the discrepancy between the amount determined by law and the existing needs of minor children. Based on foreign judicial practice, examples of criteria by which it is possible to determine the amount of alimony are given. The authors conclude that the proposed changes in family legislation will not only protect the rights of minor children, but also provide an opportunity to satisfy the basic social needs and well-being of children.