Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. The initial consultation is free; it helps us assess your situation and outline a preliminary strategy. To book it, simply fill out the form on our website or give us a call — our administrator will offer a time that’s convenient for you.

1. After the initial consultation, you receive a full analysis of your case and possible ways to resolve it in your favour.
2. Once we agree on an action plan, you decide whether you want us to be directly involved in handling your case.

We work across all of Ukraine.

During business hours we usually reply within 5–10 minutes; requests submitted after 21:00 are answered the following morning.

In which areas of law do you provide consultations?

• military law and administrative law;
• family law, inheritance law and pension law;
• credit law and personal bankruptcy;
• real estate and employment disputes;
• criminal law and car accident / motor claims.

A deferment may be granted to university and postgraduate students, parents of three or more children, persons with disabilities of groups I–II, guardians of incapacitated persons, employees of “critical infrastructure” and specialists who have been officially reserved (броньовані). To obtain a deferment, you must submit the relevant documents to the Territorial Recruitment Centre (the former military commissariat) or via the Diia app by uploading scanned copies of your supporting documents; a decision is usually made within 10 working days.

• passport and taxpayer identification code;
• military registration document (draft card / military ID);
• supporting certificates (confirming studies, disability, family composition, employment-based deferment, etc.);
• a written application addressed to the head of the Territorial Recruitment and Social Support Centre (TCC and SPC).

1. Within 5 days, submit a complaint to a higher-level MMC (regional or central).
2. Attach any new medical reports or test results.
3. If the decision is not changed, file a claim with the administrative court (you have 30 days from the date you received the MMC conclusion).

Early discharge is possible due to health conditions, family circumstances (caring for dependants who are unable to work), disbandment or reorganisation of the military unit, as well as after the end of the special period for mobilised soldiers under Article 26 of the Law of Ukraine “On Military Duty and Military Service”.

• monthly pay starting from 20,100 UAH, plus additional allowances for combat duty;
• a one-time financial payment in case of injury or death, ranging from 100,000 UAH per month of service to a lump sum of up to 15,000,000 UAH;
• benefits for utilities, free public transport, and priority access to medical care;
• eligibility to be placed on the housing waiting list;
• priority access to land plots for various needs;
• preferential loans and compensation for rental housing.

If you don’t have any minor children together, you can file a joint application with the Civil Registry Office (DRATsS); the state fee is 0.5 of the non-taxable minimum. If you have children or there is a dispute over property, you must file a claim with the district court at the place of residence of the respondent.

• Civil Registry Office (DRATsS): 1 month waiting period + 190 UAH state fee.
• Through the court: from 2 to 6 months; court fee — 992 UAH (as of 2025).

You need to file either a lawsuit or an application for a court order. By law, the minimum guaranteed amount is 50% of the subsistence minimum for a child of the relevant age, and the court may set either a share of the payer’s income (up to 50%) or a fixed amount. The State Enforcement Service is responsible for compulsory collection of child support.

1. Voluntarily — by signing a notarised prenuptial or property division agreement.
2. By filing a lawsuit for division of property; the limitation period is 3 years from the moment you became aware that your rights were violated.

In peacetime, a notarised consent from the other parent is required, except in the following cases:

• there is a court decision stating that the child lives with one parent;
• the other parent owes child support for 6+ months;
• the child is travelling for up to 90 days for medical treatment or study abroad, provided there are supporting documents.

Take advantage of the “loan holidays” provided under Law No. 2120-IX: the bank cannot charge penalties or fines and may not increase the interest rate until 30 days after martial law ends. Immediately submit an application for restructuring or deferment of payments and keep proof of force majeure (for example, a letter from the Chamber of Commerce and Industry).

Yes. The Code of Bankruptcy Procedures allows a debtor with total debt of at least 180,000 UAH or a payment delay of more than 50 days to file an application with the commercial court. The procedure includes debt restructuring (for up to 5 years) or liquidation of assets. After the repayment plan is approved or the assets are sold, the remaining debt may be written off.

1. Stop the car, switch on your hazard lights and place a warning triangle.
2. Make sure any injured persons receive first aid; call emergency services at “102” (police) and “103” (ambulance).
3. Document the scene (photos/videos, witness contacts), exchange contact details and insurance information, fill out a European Accident Statement (europrotocol) or wait for the police to arrive.

Make sure the investigator has a court warrant (either the original or an electronic copy with a QR code). Record the search on video, insist that two independent witnesses be present, and call your lawyer immediately. Without your lawyer, you have the right not to provide any explanations.

Yes.

1. Submit a written complaint to the Main Office of the Pension Fund of Ukraine within 30 days from the date you received the decision.
2. If your complaint is rejected, file an administrative claim with the district administrative court; the court fee is 0.3 of the subsistence minimum.