The High Court of Cassation and Justice rules that child support may be enforced for future installments until the child reaches adulthood

The High Court of Cassation and Justice ruled, through Decision No. 14 of November 9, 2026, that the enforcement of child support may cover both existing arrears and amounts that will become due until the child turns 18. The decision was issued by the Panel for Resolving Appeals in the Interest of the Law, following a referral submitted by the Prosecutor General.

The key development is that a new authorization for enforcement is no longer required at each monthly due date. If the court ruling or another enforceable title remains unchanged, the procedure may continue for future obligations as well.

However, amounts that have not yet become due cannot be enforced in advance. Each installment may be recovered only after the payment deadline has passed. The High Court justified its decision by the periodic nature of the maintenance obligation and the need to protect the best interests of the child.

The decision is due to be published in the Official Gazette after the reasoning has been drafted and the ruling signed.