{"id":537,"date":"2025-07-17T19:51:27","date_gmt":"2025-07-17T17:51:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lexbridgelegal.com\/en\/?p=537"},"modified":"2025-07-18T13:24:15","modified_gmt":"2025-07-18T11:24:15","slug":"do-i-have-to-attend-my-divorce-hearing-in-poland-remote-hearing-options-explained","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lexbridgelegal.com\/en\/2025\/07\/17\/do-i-have-to-attend-my-divorce-hearing-in-poland-remote-hearing-options-explained\/","title":{"rendered":"Do I Have to Attend My Divorce Hearing in Poland? Remote Hearing Options Explained"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Many clients living in the UK and filing for divorce in Poland ask:<br><strong>\u201cDo I need to travel to Poland for the court hearing?\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br>The answer is: <strong>yes \u2013 but not necessarily in person<\/strong>. In most cases, it is possible to attend the hearing <strong>remotely<\/strong>, via online video link.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At <strong>LexBridgeLegal<\/strong>, we assist clients with the formal process and represent them in Polish courtrooms \u2014 allowing them to go through their divorce <strong>without leaving the UK<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>\u2696\ufe0f Is Attending the Hearing Mandatory?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes. In a Polish divorce case, both spouses must be questioned by the court. This is essential for the court to determine whether the marriage has irretrievably broken down.<br>However, that does not mean you have to fly to Poland. Increasingly, Polish courts allow remote hearings via video conference (usually through MS Teams), if technical and legal conditions are met.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>\ud83d\udcbb When Can Remote Hearings Be Approved?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Remote participation is possible if:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>a proper motion is submitted to the court,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>the judge finds no legal or practical obstacles,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>you have access to a camera, microphone, and stable internet,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>there is no need for direct confrontation (with your spouse or witnesses).<br><br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Remote hearings are most commonly approved when:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>the divorce is <strong>no-fault<\/strong>,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>both parties agree to the divorce,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>there are no disputes over children,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>both spouses live abroad.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>\ud83d\udcdd What Does the Motion Look Like?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Your attorney (LexbridgeLegal) files a formal motion with the court. It should include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>confirmation that you live in the UK,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>explanation of why personal attendance is difficult,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>technical details for video access.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The motion should ideally be submitted <strong>at the beginning of the case<\/strong> \u2014 even with the divorce petition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>\u2757 Will the Court Always Approve It?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>No \u2014 it\u2019s up to the judge. Some courts are flexible and routinely allow remote hearings. Others may insist on in-person testimony.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If the court refuses the request, we\u2019ll help you arrange an in-person appearance \u2014 often a <strong>single short visit to Poland<\/strong> is enough.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>\ud83e\uddfe How to Prepare for a Remote Hearing?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Check your device, camera, and internet connection,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Find a quiet, private space,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Keep your ID ready for identification,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dress appropriately, as if you were physically in court.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><strong>\ud83e\udd1d How Does LexbridgeLegal Support You?<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>We file the necessary motions,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Prepare you for remote testimony,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Coordinate with the court technically and procedurally,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Represent you in person at the hearing in Poland.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Want to get divorced in Poland but prefer not to travel from the UK? Contact us \u2013 we\u2019ll assess your situation and help you take part remotely, if possible.<\/strong><\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Many clients living in the UK and filing for divorce in Poland ask:\u201cDo I need to travel to Poland for the court hearing?\u201d The answer is: yes \u2013 but not necessarily in person. In most cases, it is possible to attend the hearing remotely, via online video link. 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