Living abroad does not prevent you from obtaining legal advice or representation in family proceedings conducted in Poland. The firm assists clients in divorce, parental responsibility, child contact, maintenance and matrimonial property matters, with communication and document exchange organised remotely whenever the procedure allows it.
Matters we handle
- divorce and separation proceedings in Poland;
- parental responsibility and the child’s place of residence;
- contact arrangements and enforcement of contact orders;
- child and spousal maintenance;
- division of matrimonial property;
- Polish proceedings involving a parent or spouse living abroad;
- coordination with foreign lawyers where more than one jurisdiction is involved.
Can the case be handled remotely?
Initial advice, document review and most day-to-day communication can usually be handled by email, telephone and video conference. A power of attorney may allow counsel to complete many procedural steps without repeated travel to Poland. Personal attendance may nevertheless be required for a hearing, examination of a party or another procedural act ordered by the court.
Jurisdiction and international elements
Before filing, it is necessary to determine whether Polish courts have jurisdiction and which law applies. The answer depends on the type of claim, habitual residence, nationality, the location of the child or assets and any proceedings already pending abroad. International service and translation requirements must also be considered.
Documents for the first review
- marriage and birth certificates;
- court orders and pending pleadings;
- information about residence and nationality of the family members;
- documents concerning income, expenses and assets;
- a concise chronology and the result you seek.
Working arrangements
Before accepting an instruction, the scope of work, fees, expected disbursements and communication arrangements are agreed. If foreign counsel is already involved, responsibilities can be divided clearly to avoid duplication.