Prerequisites for Divorce in Poland – General Issues

The divorce judgement fundamentally shapes the legal situation of the parties in the future. In the Polish legal system, divorce proceedings fall within the exclusive jurisdiction of the civil court; there is no legal basis for resolving a marriage through the agreement of the spouses or through administrative procedures. Article 56 of the Polish Family and Guardianship Code outlines the circumstances under which a marriage can be terminated legally. In the current state of law, the absolute and positive prerequisite for divorce is a complete and lasting breakdown of the marital relationship.