Kazakhstan to ban seizure of alimony accounts by private bailiffs
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The Mazhilis, Kazakhstan's lower house of parliament, passed in second reading a bill banning private bailiffs from seizing accounts containing alimony for children and disabled persons. The legislation also requires internet platforms to provide debtor income data upon request.
Alimony Account Protection
The bill introduces a requirement for claimants to provide a special account for alimony transfers to prevent restrictions. Deputy Dmitry Koloda stated that the norm prohibits seizure of alimony intended for minor children and disabled persons. The measure aims to safeguard essential support payments from enforcement actions.
Expanded Enforcement Powers
The legislation expands mandatory audio, photo, and video recording to include inspections of premises, seizure of title documents, property transfer, and forced entry. It also introduces a simplified collection procedure for fines and tax debts up to 40 MCI, exempting citizens from private bailiff involvement and fees. Bailiffs must now notify debtors of eviction 10 days in advance.
Bailiff Certification and E-Auctions
Current private bailiffs must undergo certification testing legal knowledge and ethics; failure may lead to license revocation. Individuals convicted of corruption in the last three years cannot serve as assistants or trainees. Electronic auction rules now allow claimants to retain property in kind at any stage, and if the winner fails to pay, the right passes to previous bidders.
Alimony Enforcement Measures 2026
The video outlines specific penalties for alimony non-payment in Kazakhstan as of 2026, including criminal and administrative liability, asset seizure, account freezing, and travel restrictions. These details are absent from the article, which focuses on procedural changes rather than enforcement consequences.
Alimony Enforcement Measures 2026
The video outlines specific penalties for alimony non-payment in Kazakhstan as of 2026, including criminal and administrative liability, asset seizure, account freezing, and travel restrictions. These details are absent from the article, which focuses on procedural changes rather than enforcement consequences.
Alimony Enforcement Measures 2026
The video details specific penalties for alimony non-payment in Kazakhstan as of 2026, including criminal and administrative liability, asset seizure, account freezing, and travel restrictions. These enforcement consequences are absent from the article, which focuses on procedural changes rather than penalties.
What's Next
The bill now awaits Senate approval and presidential signature to become law. It remains unclear whether the new certification requirements will lead to a reduction in the number of licensed private bailiffs.
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Kazakhstan to ban seizure of alimony accounts by private bailiffs
