In an era of increasing numbers of international marriages and, consequently, divorces, the question of how to best protect the interests of children is becoming more frequent. A parental agreement is a key element that allows parents to jointly determine the conditions of child care after divorce. Its main goal is to ensure the child’s emotional and material stability, regardless of changes in the relationship between parents. Below, we present the best practices that will help in effectively securing the well-being of the youngest in the divorce process. Focus on the Child’s Welfare The foun ..read more

Division of matrimonial property is a specific way of managing assets within a marriage. In Polish law, it represents one of the possible systems that couples can choose. It allows spouses to keep their finances separate, meaning each person manages what they have earned or owned before marriage independently. Basics of Property Division Division of matrimonial property is not the default system in Poland. The standard is joint property ownership. To establish separation, specific steps must be taken, often through a marital agreement made at a notary’s office. The Advantages Opting for divisi ..read more

If you’re considering a Divorce in Poland, understanding the legal framework is crucial. This guide outlines the key points: legal grounds, required documents, and the duration of the process. Legal Grounds Poland recognizes two main grounds for divorce: irretrievable breakdown of the marriage and mutual consent. The court examines whether the marriage has indeed failed beyond repair. In cases where mutual consent is not present, the court also considers fault in the breakdown of the marriage. Required Documents To initiate a divorce, you need several documents. These include your marriage cer ..read more

In the world today, dealing with family matters can be a real challenge. This is where family lawyers in Poland step in – they act as guides through the legal complexities of issues like marriage, divorce, and the well-being of children.   Family Lawyers: When Do You Need Their Help? Family lawyers are experts in family law, which covers a wide range of issues like divorces, separations, child support, parental rights, and dividing property. You’ll need their help when family problems become too complicated to figure out on your own, and the legal aspects start to feel overwhelming. Profe ..read more

In the complex maze of life, we sometimes face decisions that touch the most intimate aspects of our existence. One of the toughest choices is ending a marriage. Divorce, as a legal process, becomes a necessity for some and a painful journey towards a new chapter in life. In Poland, matters related to divorce are governed by family law, a comprehensive set of rules aimed at regulating the intricate relationships between spouses. When Love Fades Away Divorce is a state where a marriage ceases to exist legally, meaning the formal end of a marital relationship. The reasons for such a decision can ..read more

Today’s article will be a little different than usual. Taking into account the fact that the year 2023 is coming to an end in today’s post we would like to share with you information on the number of foreign clients served in the period from January to November 2023, as well as the type of cases that were handled most often.  As you probably know, our Office provides comprehensive legal assistance to individual clients in the Republic of Poland. In addition to serving clients coming from the Republic of Poland, we meet expectations and also offer our assistance to foreigners seeking legal ..read more

Cases for the removal of a person subject to parental authority or guardianship are conducted on the basis of the provisions of the Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction, drawn up in The Hague on October 25, 1980 (Journal of Laws of 1995, item 528 and 1999, item 1085) known as , “the 1980 Hague Convention”.   The provisions of the Code of Civil Procedure in proceedings for the removal of a person subject to parental authority or guardianship provide for the possibility of suspending by operation of law an order for the removal of a person subject to parental aut ..read more

Recent articles have mostly dealt with the issue of division of the parties’ joint property after divorce. Today we would like to address another issue remaining in the above-mentioned topic, namely, we will try to explain to you how to determine the composition and value of the joint property before its division.   How to determine the composition of the common property ? Let’s start by pointing out that when we talk about the composition of the joint property, we mean all the components that belong to it. The legislator has indicated them in Article 31 of the Civil Code, according to wh ..read more

The issue of parental abduction is a highly complicated topic that generates a lot of negative emotions however, it is increasingly the subject of lawsuits. Parental abduction issues are regulated in detail in the Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction, drawn up in The Hague on October 25, 1980.  Recently, our law firm dealt with a case to order the return of minors to their place of permanent residence. Unfortunately, during the trial, the father again committed parental abduction, which led to complications in the entire process.  In the case in which our ..read more

For several years, there has been a regular influx of Ukrainian citizens who come to Poland in search of work or a better life. However, last year was a record year in this regard due to the fact of the ongoing war in Ukraine. Recently, our law firm has received a number of inquiries regarding what the situation is for Ukrainian citizens if they wish to obtain a divorce and whether it is possible to do so before a Polish court. Below we will try to explain in detail the nagging issue.     At the outset, it should be borne in mind that Poland and Ukraine are parties to the Agreement ..read more