Family Law in Poznań – Services & Online Consultations
Our firm specialises in family law. Divorce, maintenance, division of marital property, child contact, parental authority — this is not one of several practice areas. It is our sole specialisation. We meet clients in person in Poznań, Września and Jarocin, and offer remote consultations for clients across Poland and abroad.
First consultation: 400 PLN (60–90 minutes) Tel.: +48 531 335 713 | kancelaria@prawnikodrozwodu.pl
What We Do
Divorce — With and Without a Fault Finding
Most clients who come to us have one question: how do I end my marriage as quickly and as painlessly as possible? The answer depends largely on whether the parties are in agreement about the terms of separation.
An uncontested divorce without a fault finding (Art. 56 of the Family and Guardianship Code) is the fastest route — cases of this type in Poznań typically conclude within six to nine months. If the spouses have children and can agree on custody arrangements and maintenance, the first hearing may also be the last.
A contested divorce with a fault finding (Art. 57 of the Family and Guardianship Code) is more demanding and takes longer — on average twelve to thirty-six months. It requires proving that one spouse is responsible for the irretrievable breakdown of the marriage. Infidelity is the most frequently cited ground, but fault may also arise from domestic violence, addiction or chronic neglect of family obligations. A fault finding has real financial consequences — it affects the right to claim spousal maintenance and may influence the division of marital property.
We handle both types of proceedings: drafting the petition, representing clients at hearings and negotiating settlement terms.
Maintenance — Establishment, Increase, Reduction
Child maintenance (Art. 133 of the Family and Guardianship Code) is an obligation of both parents, regardless of which parent the child lives with. In Poznań, at average income levels, courts most commonly award between 800 and 1,500 PLN per month per child — though the amount always depends on the child’s actual needs and the paying parent’s financial capacity.
The maintenance obligation does not end automatically when a child turns eighteen. If the child continues in education, both parents remain obliged to pay maintenance — typically until the child completes university studies.
Maintenance can be modified where circumstances have materially changed — whether the child’s needs have increased (medical costs, extracurricular activities, orthodontic treatment) or the paying parent’s financial position has improved or deteriorated (Art. 138 of the Family and Guardianship Code). Detailed documentation is key: invoices, receipts and evidence of income.
Parental Authority and Child Contact
Parental authority (Arts. 95–113 of the Family and Guardianship Code) encompasses the right and obligation to raise a child, manage their assets and represent them before public authorities. Following divorce, courts most commonly preserve full parental authority for both parents — limiting or removing authority is an exceptional measure, reserved for cases involving violence or serious neglect.
Child contact is a separate matter. A typical contact arrangement accepted by courts in Poznań involves alternating weekends, one weekday per week, and half of school holidays. Where one parent obstructs or prevents contact, the other may apply for the court to impose financial penalties for each breach.
Division of Marital Property
Marital community property (Art. 31 of the Family and Guardianship Code) encompasses everything the spouses acquired during the marriage: real estate, savings, vehicles, household contents. The default rule is a 50/50 split — the court may depart from this where one spouse contributed disproportionately to the acquisition of assets or seriously breached their marital obligations.
Proceedings for division of marital property in Poznań typically last twelve to eighteen months — longer than divorce proceedings themselves, because assets must be valued, often by a court-appointed expert. Starting well-prepared makes a significant difference: a detailed inventory of assets and supporting documentation of their value is essential.
Online Consultations
Not every client can or wishes to travel to our office. We therefore offer consultations by video call (Zoom, Teams, Skype), telephone or email — at the same rate as in-person meetings: 400 PLN for the first consultation.
Remote consultations work very well for an initial assessment of your case, document review, drafting a petition or discussing strategy before a hearing. The one exception is the hearing itself — the lawyer must appear in court in person.
How We Work Together
Everything begins with getting in touch — by phone, email or through the contact form on our website. We agree a time and format for the consultation (in person or remote). Following payment by bank transfer (account number: 70 1020 4027 0000 1502 1054 5541), your lawyer will contact you and conduct the consultation.
If after the consultation you decide to proceed — whether for court representation or document preparation — we sign a retainer agreement and agree the fee individually, based on the complexity of the case.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is an online consultation as effective as an in-person meeting? In the vast majority of cases — yes. Case analysis, strategy, document preparation and responses to court filings can all be done remotely to the same standard as in the office.
What should I bring to the first consultation? It depends on the matter. For a divorce consultation, it helps to have the marriage certificate and the children’s birth certificates. For maintenance, a schedule of expenses and income documents are useful. For property division — purchase agreements and any existing valuations. If you do not have everything, we will tell you during the consultation what else is needed.
Are out-of-hours consultations available? We do our best to accommodate clients’ schedules. The best approach is to call and arrange a time individually.
Do online consultations require accepting any terms and conditions? Yes — using our electronically delivered legal services constitutes acceptance of our Online Legal Services Terms and Conditions, available on our website under the “Terms” tab. The terms set out the basis of the engagement, data protection arrangements and confidentiality obligations.
Book a Consultation
Divorce, maintenance, division of property or child contact — these are complex legal processes, but you do not have to navigate them alone. Contact our Poznań family law team to arrange a consultation.
Kancelaria Prawa Rodzinnego Adwokat Michalina Koligot, Adwokat Marta Krzyżanowicz, Adwokat Anna Konrady, Radca Prawny Joanna Jędrzejewska
ul. Mickiewicza 18a/3, 60-834 Poznań Tel.: +48 531 335 713 kancelaria@prawnikodrozwodu.pl prawnikodrozwodu.pl
Office hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00–16:00 Consultations: in person (Poznań, Jarocin, Września) and online (video call, telephone, email) Payment: bank transfer to account 70 1020 4027 0000 1502 1054 5541
Last updated: March 2026. Legal information current as of January 2026. Costs and timeframes are indicative and may vary depending on the complexity of the case and the workload of the courts.
This page is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.