Publication date: 02.02.2026
Yuliya Litvinova is an experienced refugee coordinator, translator, and legal professional with international education and extensive experience supporting displaced persons. She collaborates with local authorities, NGOs, and public institutions to help Ukrainian citizens integrate into Polish society. Her work bridges legal expertise and humanitarian action.
Client’s issue
A grandmother of two minors found herself in circumstances where the children effectively remained without proper parental care: the mother had passed away, and the father had been deprived of parental rights in Ukraine. As a result, it was necessary to formally secure the status of a guardian family so the grandmother could legally represent the children’s interests, make decisions about education, healthcare, and everyday matters, and receive the state’s financial support. The request covered Assistance in matters concerning parental rights and custody as comprehensive case support.
Process handled by the lawyer
The lawyer treated the matter as a complex family and guardianship case: it was necessary to confirm the legal grounds for guardianship, complete the required procedures, ensure the involvement of child welfare authorities, and prove in court that this arrangement best serves the children’s interests. Throughout the case, the lawyer provided Assistance in matters concerning parental rights and custody—from documentation to court representation.
Preparation steps
The lawyer:
- reviewed the family situation and identified the legal route to establish guardianship;
- prepared and filed the court application;
- collected the full set of supporting documents (the mother’s death certificate, documents confirming the father’s deprivation of parental rights, children’s records, and other materials required by the court and welfare authorities);
- built the evidence base to justify the feasibility and appropriateness of recognizing the grandmother as a guardian family.
How the process went
The case was reviewed with the participation of child welfare authorities, who provided conclusions on the children’s living conditions and the grandmother’s ability to provide proper care. The lawyer supported the client at every stage—from communication with public authorities to court representation and filing procedural documents—ensuring Assistance in matters concerning parental rights and custody in a practical, outcome-focused manner.
Challenges
The main challenge was to confirm the legal grounds for guardianship and to complete all procedures correctly in cooperation with the welfare authorities so that the court decision would be robust and later suitable for obtaining benefits in another country and/or at the children’s actual place of residence.
What the lawyer did to close the case successfully
The lawyer ensured:
- a complete and properly structured evidence package;
- procedural support and representation in court;
- coordinated interaction with child welfare authorities;
- correct legal documentation so the outcome was not only positive in court but also usable in practice (formal status and benefit arrangements) within Assistance in matters concerning parental rights and custody.
Result
The court issued a positive decision and recognized the grandmother as a guardian family. After that, the state granted a monthly allowance of approximately 1,200 PLN per child until adulthood—through the child welfare authorities.
Proof of success
Customer review
Why Choose Us
Consultant Legal Marketplace has practical experience in complex guardianship cases where it is essential not only to obtain a court decision, but also to ensure its effective implementation — legal status and access to state benefits.
We coordinate communication with guardianship authorities, prepare comprehensive evidence, and structure the process to protect the children’s rights and long-term well-being.
If children are left without proper parental care and there is a need to legally establish guardianship, secure lawful representation of their interests, and obtain state benefits, contact Consultant Legal Marketplace.
We provide comprehensive support in matters related to parental rights and guardianship — from documentation to achieving enforceable court decisions and practical results.
