Separation – alternative to divorce?

Separation in the Polish legal system is still an unpopular institution. Meanwhile, it has legal effects similar to divorce, but does not dissolve the marriage.
Expiry of child support obligation

This article aims to introduce the subject of a judicial finding that the maintenance obligations in the relationship between parents and children has expired. To estalish the expiry of child support obligation it is neccesary to submitt the suit.
Child support – when, how much and from whom?

Alimony in Polish legal system is defined as an obligation to provide maintenance, and if necessary, the educational assistance. Obliged to provide alimony are relatives in direct line and siblings. Given the very broad range of possible maintenance, as well as the limitations of this study, this article will focus only on when a minor […]
Divorce in Poland

The decision to file for divorce is certainly not an easy decision, and finding yourself in a situation of an defendant in this proceeding is even more difficult. This article aims to introduce the subject of proceedings in divorce cases conducted according to Polish civil procedure.