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Annulment of Marriage – How It Differs From Divorce

Maria Zarzycka- 3 August 2026
Many people confuse annulment of marriage with divorce. These are two entirely different legal institutions – they differ in their grounds, consequences and who may seek them. Put simply: divorce dissolves a marriage that was valid, while annulment

Taking a Child Abroad After Divorce

Maria Zarzycka- 20 July 2026
After a divorce, taking a child abroad – even for a holiday – is not as straightforward as it was before the separation. Where both parents hold parental authority, a trip abroad is a significant matter requiring the other parent’s consent. The

Does an Adult Child Have the Right to Maintenance?

Maria Zarzycka- 13 July 2026
  The widespread belief that maintenance ends when a child turns 18 is incorrect. Polish law ties the maintenance obligation not to the child’s age but to their ability to support themselves independently. In practice this means that a

Child Maintenance – How to Calculate the Right Amount

Maria Zarzycka- 29 June 2026
Establishing the level of child maintenance is one of the most difficult and most contested issues in family law matters. The law does not specify any particular amount or calculation formula – the court determines maintenance individually in each

How to Prepare for a Divorce Hearing

Maria Zarzycka- 22 June 2026
A divorce hearing is for most people one of the most difficult experiences of their lives – both emotionally and procedurally. It is worth knowing what to expect and how to prepare, so that neither the process nor the other party catches you off

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