Maintenance obligation in Poland

Lack of implementation of the maintenance obligation is becoming an increasingly important social problem. The article shows various legal institutions which are to help satisfying the needs of people entitled to alimony who do not get them, and who are not able to stand by themselves. The aim of the paper is to present ways to help such people, both in the light of public and private law. The article discusses the conditions that have to be met in order to be allowed to get public support.