In Panama, food comprises an economic benefit, which must keep the proper relationship between the economic necessities of those who are obliged to give them and the needs ofcthose who need them. Continue reading to understand how alimony or food pension in Panama works.
Note that that the ‘Food Pension’ is not limited to food but also includes clothes, accommodation, schooling, medical care and medication.
Who are obliged to receive and give food pension?
They are obligated reciprocally to give themselves food
- The spouses.
- The ascendants and descendants. (Children)
What the food pension in Panama entails?
- The supply of nutritious or edible substances, medical care and medications;
- Dress and accomodation;
- The obligation to provide the necessary resources in order to procure elementary or higher education or the apprenticeship in an art or trade, even after the age of adulthood up to a maximum of twenty-five (25) years, if the education programs are carried out on schedule and with good academic performance, except in the case of a profoundly handicapped person, in which case until she or he needed; and
- In the case of minors, everything necessary to achieve their integral development from conception. The competent authority will analyze these circumstances and others so that it can appropriately determine the needs of the recipient for the food and other items.
Bear in mind that the maintenance of food is a benefit that must keep the
relationship between the economic possibilities of the provider and the
needs the person who will receive it.
For this reason, the Family Jurisdiction and the Jurisdiction of Children
and Adolescents, who are the organizations responsible for ensuring
compliance, analyze the case in a particular way, taking into account the
current situation of those involved.
However, there are procedures set up in the law for suspension and
termination if the situation of the receiver or payer of the pension
changes.
If you need to receive a food pension in Panama or you already pay a pension and consider that it is excessive, our law firm can help you make the corresponding requests so that you receive or pay just enough. Contact us.
