Divorce and mediation in Poland
Are you divorcing and worried about the children, the home and the costs? Advocate Marta Jaskułowska has also been a mediator since 2016, so we look for an agreement first, before the dispute reaches the courtroom. When agreement is not possible, we represent you in court.
Received a divorce petition?
The court has set a deadline for your response. Call today and we will tell you what has to be done before it expires.
Call: +48 509 686 245Thinking about divorce?
Start with a calm conversation. We will tell you whether it can be settled without a fight and what to prepare. Consultation 45 min: PLN 400.
Call and book a consultationWe answer the phone Mon–Fri, 9:00–16:00 (CET). Consultations in English or Polish. What you get from a consultation →
When to contact us
- You are considering divorce and want to know where to start.
- Your spouse has filed a petition and you must respond in time.
- You cannot agree on the children, maintenance or the home.
- You or your spouse live abroad, or one of you is a foreigner.
- You want to settle things amicably, through negotiation or mediation.
How we work
- Consultation (45 min, PLN 400) at the office or online: we learn your situation and tell you where to start.
- Plan: after the consultation you know the next steps and the fee for handling the case.
- Agreement first: we negotiate with the other side on the children, maintenance and property.
- Court: we prepare the petition or the response and represent you at hearings.
What does it cost?
- Consultation: PLN 400 for 45 minutes.
- Court fee for a divorce petition: PLN 600.
- The fee for handling the case depends, among other things, on whether fault is to be decided and whether matters concerning the children, the home and property have to be resolved. We give it after the consultation.
How long does it take, and who handles the case?
A divorce without a dispute usually takes from 3 months to half a year. Where there is a dispute, for example about fault, the children or property, the case may take from 3 months to several years. At the consultation we will tell you what to expect in your situation.
The law office has operated since 2012 and has helped resolve over 3,000 legal problems. Advocate Marta Jaskułowska gained her experience in Poland and Ireland and has been a qualified mediator since 2016.
Do I need a lawyer for a divorce in Poland?
No, there is no such obligation. A lawyer is worth having when fault, the children or property are disputed, or when a court deadline is running.
Where is the petition filed?
Divorce cases are heard by the regional court (sąd okręgowy) for the spouses’ last shared place of residence, if one of them still lives there. Otherwise it is the court for the defendant’s place of residence.
Can the court refer us to mediation?
Yes. At any stage of a divorce or separation case the court may refer the spouses to mediation on matters such as maintenance, parental responsibility, contact with the children and property (Article 4452 of the Code of Civil Procedure). You can also start mediation yourselves, before anyone files a petition.
Can property be divided in the divorce judgment?
At the request of one spouse the court may divide joint property in the divorce judgment, if this does not cause undue delay. More: division of marital property.
What should I prepare for the first consultation?
A copy of the marriage certificate, the children’s birth certificates, information about income and property, and any court letters you have received.
Is the conversation confidential?
Yes. Everything you tell an advocate is covered by attorney–client privilege.
What clients say
I highly recommend the law office of Marta Jaskułowska: help at a high level, professional remote service, wonderful staff who stayed in touch with me about every detail of my case. The divorce case was handled perfectly.
Maciej Janicki (translated from Polish)
Book a consultation
45 minutes, PLN 400, online or at our office in Poland, in English or Polish. After the consultation you know your options and what to do first.
Mon–Fri, 9:00–16:00 (CET). Outside these hours write to kancelaria@jaskulowska.pl and we will reply.