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
The client asked for help in a situation where a court fine and a court fee were imposed in the total amount of PLN 12,700, creating a significant financial burden and making a one-time payment difficult. The key objective was to find a lawful mechanism to avoid immediate full payment and distribute the amount into manageable installments.
Process handled by the lawyer
The lawyer treated the matter as an issue of enforcing a court decision and managing financial obligations. It was determined that the best approach was to apply to the court for installment payments, supported by proper justification of the client’s financial situation and the reasons why a one-time payment was impossible or critically burdensome.
Preparation steps
To file the motion, the lawyer:
- prepared an application to the court requesting installment payment of the fine and the court fee;
- collected supporting documents on the client’s income, expenses, and overall financial condition;
- developed a legal justification explaining why the client could not pay the full amount at once and why an installment plan was fair and appropriate.
How the process went
The application was filed with evidence and arguments demonstrating the impossibility of making a single lump-sum payment. The lawyer also prepared a position showing that installment payment was not an attempt to evade obligations but a practical way to comply with the court decision without severe consequences for the client.
Complications
Legally, the standard installment period is usually limited (typically up to one year), and an extension is possible only in exceptional circumstances. Therefore, it was crucial to convince the court that the client’s situation truly required a more flexible approach and to provide sufficiently persuasive evidence.
What the lawyer did to close the case successfully
The lawyer:
- properly substantiated the client’s financial condition;
- proved the existence of exceptional circumstances allowing a longer installment period;
- proposed a realistic payment schedule enabling compliance with the court decision without excessive pressure on the client’s budget.
Result
The court granted the application and ordered the fine and the court fee to be paid in installments over three years, which significantly reduced the monthly financial burden and allowed the client to meet the obligations gradually and lawfully.
Proof of success
Why Choose Us
Consultant Legal Marketplace has practical experience in matters related to enforcement of court decisions and financial obligations.
We go beyond standard applications by analyzing the client’s actual financial situation, preparing persuasive legal arguments, and proposing realistic payment schedules that courts are willing to accept.
If you are facing court fines or court fees that are financially difficult to pay in a lump sum, contact Consultant Legal Marketplace.
We help identify lawful solutions to reduce financial pressure, prepare well-reasoned court applications, participation in a court hearing and ensure court decisions are fulfilled in a realistic and financially manageable way.
