Your foreign judgment, enforced in Ukraine
Applying to Ukrainian courts to recognise and enforce decisions of courts in the US, Canada, the EU and other countries against debtors and assets in Ukraine.
Travel to Ukraine
Not required
Typical timeline
2–6 months
Format
Legal agreement signed remotely
Language
Updates in English
Overview
When recognition is needed
A foreign court decision has no direct force in Ukraine. It must first be recognised by a Ukrainian court, based on a treaty or reciprocity. Only then can enforcement against assets in Ukraine begin.
01
You won a case abroad and the debtor has assets in Ukraine
02
You have a foreign divorce or custody decision to recognise
03
You need a foreign child support decision enforced
04
The debtor moved to Ukraine
Your options
Which recognition procedure applies
01
Monetary decisions
Recognition and permission to enforce payment.
Usually 2–6 months
01
Family decisions
Recognition of foreign divorce, custody and support decisions.
Usually 2–4 months
01
Decisions not requiring enforcement
Recognition only, for example for registry changes.
Usually 1–3 months
How it works
From foreign judgment to enforcement in Ukraine
01
Consultation
We review your situation and confirm the right route.
01
Legal agreement
You sign remotely; we confirm the scope and fee in writing.
01
Eligibility
We check the treaty basis or reciprocity.
01
Application
We prepare the application with translations.
01
Enforcement
After recognition, we enforce the decision.
What we need from you
Documents for the application
- The foreign decision with apostille and translation
- Proof that it came into force
- Proof of notice to the debtor
- Information about the debtor in Ukraine
Scans are enough to start. We tell you if any document needs an apostille or translation, and arrange it if you prefer.
Related services
Often handled together
Child support enforcement
Collecting child support and arrears in Ukraine and abroad.
Working with enforcement officers
Managing and challenging enforcement officers' actions.
Recognition of foreign judgments
Recognising and enforcing foreign court decisions in Ukraine.
FAQ
What clients ask before filing
Not covered here? Ask an attorney directly during your consultation.
Can a foreign divorce be recognised in Ukraine?
What documents are required?
Does the Ukrainian court review the merits?
Is there a deadline?
Can any foreign judgment be enforced in Ukraine?
Let's put an end to the uncertainty.
Tell us about your matter. An experienced attorney will review it and lay out your options — clearly and in English. We always see the matter through to the end.
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