Family & Schools
Marriage and Divorce Laws in Poland for International Couples
Documents foreigners need to marry in Poland, the default property regime, the single divorce ground and its exceptions, and recognition of foreign marriages.
divorce: articles for expats in Poland
Family & Schools
Child Custody Laws in Poland: What Foreign Parents Should Know
Polish courts keep both parents in charge after separation by default. Joint authority, contact rights, relocation rules and child support explained.
Family & Schools
Divorce in Poland for Foreigners: Court, Grounds and Applicable Law
How divorce works in Poland: which regional court, grounds, children, property and home, and which country's law applies to mixed couples.
Guides
Changing Your Surname in Poland: 3-Month Divorce Deadline, Fees
Two routes to change a surname in Poland: a declaration to return to your pre-marriage name within 3 months of divorce (11 zl), or a 37 zl application.
Guides
Civil Court Fees in Poland 2026: Filing Fees and Exemptions
What a civil claim costs in Poland: fixed fees by claim value, 5% above 20,000 zl, divorce 600 zl, reductions, who is exempt and how to apply.