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Practical guides

Polish law, explained in English

Comprehensive guides covering the main areas of Polish law most relevant to foreign clients. All written for English-speaking clients with matters connected to Poland – international families, expatriates, foreign investors and Polish nationals living abroad. Last updated: 30 July 2026.

Family law

Divorce and Maintenance in Poland

No-fault and fault-based divorce, child and spousal maintenance, parental authority, contact with children, division of marital property – including cross-border family matters under EU regulations.

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Divorce in Poland for foreigners

Cross-border divorce connected with Poland – practical guidance for foreign clients.

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International & cross-border divorce

Cross-border divorce connected with Poland – practical guidance for foreign clients.

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Divorcing a Polish spouse

Cross-border divorce connected with Poland – practical guidance for foreign clients.

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Recognition of a foreign divorce

Cross-border divorce connected with Poland – practical guidance for foreign clients.

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Divorce jurisdiction & applicable law

Cross-border divorce connected with Poland – practical guidance for foreign clients.

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Divorce in Poland: cost, time & procedure

Cross-border divorce connected with Poland – practical guidance for foreign clients.

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Child abduction to Poland (Hague Convention)

Wrongful removal or retention of a child in Poland and how return proceedings work.

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The divorce petition in Poland

What the petition must contain and which claims are worth raising from the start.

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Divorce mediation in Poland

When court-referred mediation genuinely helps and what it costs.

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The family home and joint mortgage

Who stays in the home and what happens to the mortgage after divorce.

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Shared (alternating) custody in Poland

When Polish courts order alternating custody and how it affects child support.

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Inheritance law

Inheritance Cases in Poland

Confirmation of inheritance, estate division, wills, statutory inheritance, foreign heirs, inheritance debts and disputes between heirs under Polish law.

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Criminal law

Criminal Cases in Poland

Defence of suspects and accused persons, representation of injured parties, detention, pre-trial arrest, white-collar matters and private prosecution.

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Personal rights

Personal Rights and Online Reputation

Defamation, online hate, image rights, deepfakes, privacy violations and protection of business reputation under Polish civil and criminal law.

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Compensation

Compensation Claims in Poland

Personal injury and property damage: road accidents, medical malpractice, insurance disputes, lost income, treatment costs and pain and suffering.

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Business law

Business and Commercial Matters

Commercial contracts, B2B debt recovery, company disputes, shareholder matters, management board liability and ongoing legal service for companies.

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Verifying a Polish business partner

How to check a Polish company before signing: KRS, the VAT white list, debtor registers, representation and payment security.

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Investments

Investments, Term Sheets and Due Diligence

Term sheet review, legal due diligence, shareholder agreements, M&A, share purchase agreements, SAFE, convertible loans and post-closing matters.

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