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Guardianship of a Minor — When Is It Needed and How to Apply?

Maria Zarzycka- 13 April 2026

Guardianship of a Minor — When Is It Needed and How to Apply? There is a great deal of legal information available online — but only years of practical experience allow you to distinguish what actually matters in a specific case from general

Parental Abduction — What It Is and What Are the Legal Consequences?

Maria Zarzycka- 8 April 2026

Parental Abduction — What It Is and What Are the Legal Consequences? One parent suddenly disappears with the child, cuts off contact and does not return by the agreed date. It sounds like a dramatic scenario — but in our firm’s practice, cases

When Will a Court Grant a Divorce — and When Will It Refuse?

Maria Zarzycka- 7 April 2026

When Will a Court Grant a Divorce — and When Will It Refuse? Polish law provides that a court will grant a divorce where there has been a complete and permanent breakdown of the marital relationship (Art. 56 § 1 of the Family and Guardianship Code,

How Does a Divorce Case Work — Step by Step?

Maria Zarzycka- 6 April 2026

How Does a Divorce Case Work — Step by Step? Most people considering a divorce have never had any dealings with a court. They do not know what documents to file, when to file them, what a hearing looks like or whether they need to be present. Below

How Much Does a Divorce Lawyer in Poznań Cost?

Maria Zarzycka- 5 April 2026

How Much Does a Divorce Lawyer in Poznań Cost? Once the decision to end a marriage has been made, a very practical question follows almost immediately — should you handle the case on your own, or is it worth instructing a lawyer? Divorce proceedings

Divorce Involving a Foreign National — What You Need to Know

Maria Zarzycka- 4 April 2026

Divorce Involving a Foreign National — What You Need to Know Divorce cases with an international element are among the more complex in all of family law. They raise questions that simply do not arise in a straightforward domestic case: which court

Divorce or Legal Separation — Which Should You Choose?

Maria Zarzycka- 3 April 2026

Divorce or Legal Separation — Which Should You Choose? A serious crisis in a marriage does not always mean divorce is the only option. Where the marital relationship has broken down but there is still some prospect of saving it, legal separation is

I Have Been Served With a Divorce Petition — What Now?

Maria Zarzycka- 3 April 2026

I Have Been Served With a Divorce Petition — What Now? Divorce is a stressful experience for everyone. Receiving a petition is never comfortable — even when you have been expecting it. The shock and emotion are natural, but this is precisely the

I Don’t Want a Divorce — What to Do When You Receive a Petition

Maria Zarzycka- 2 April 2026

I Don’t Want a Divorce — What to Do When You Receive a Petition Not every divorce is a mutual decision. It does happen that one spouse files a petition while the other — for whatever reason — wants to save the marriage. Receiving a divorce

How much does a divorce cost in Poland? A complete guide to court fees

Maria Zarzycka- 19 March 2026

How much does a divorce cost in Poland? A complete guide to court fees Once the decision to divorce has been made, the practical side of things needs to be addressed. One of the first questions people ask when planning to file a divorce petition is

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