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 needed an official court solution to challenge paternity and remove the father’s details from the child’s birth certificate. As part of the case, the client also received legal assistance in deprivation of parental rights, so she clearly understood potential next legal steps, while the priority remained the protection of children's rights. A voluntary settlement or cooperation from the defendant was not possible.
Process handled by the lawyer
The lawyer treated the matter as a family dispute and built a strategy taking into account that the defendant did not cooperate and effectively did not participate in the proceedings. In parallel, the lawyer explained the grounds for deprivation of parental rights and when this mechanism may be relevant. The client also received guidance on Deprivation of parental rights in Poland as a possible future scenario if additional legal protection becomes necessary.
Evidence and preparation
The lawyer completed:
- a review of the client’s circumstances and documents;
- drafting and filing the claim to challenge paternity;
- developing a clear legal position focused on the protection of children's rights;
- preparing and submitting evidence required for the court hearing.
How the process went
The court proceedings lasted about two years. During this time, the defendant:
- did not attend hearings,
- did not respond to contact attempts,
- provided no explanations.
The lawyer ensured the case continued: filed motions, complied with procedural requirements, and supported the claim in hearings. The client also received ongoing guidance, including possible future steps related to legal assistance in deprivation of parental rights if the situation changed.
Challenges
Key difficulties included:
- the defendant not living at the registered address;
- the defendant being abroad;
- repeated avoidance of participation;
- delays in obtaining documents and properly notifying the defendant.
What the lawyer did to conclude the case successfully
The lawyer:
- arranged proper notification of the defendant in line with procedural rules;
- demonstrated to the court that the defendant’s absence was systematic and unjustified;
- secured the basis for a default hearing;
- consistently supported the claim at every stage, prioritizing the protection of children's rights.
Result
In July 2025, the court:
- granted the claim,
- issued a default decision,
- ordered the removal of the father’s details from the child’s birth certificate.
Proof of success
Why Choose Us
Consultant Legal Marketplace has hands-on experience in complex family law cases where the other party avoids participation or resides abroad.
We provide full legal support — from risk assessment and strategy development to consistent representation throughout the court process.
Our work is built on procedural accuracy, strong legal arguments, and a clear focus on protecting the child’s rights, even in long and challenging cases.
If you are facing a complex family law issue — disputing paternity, removing a father’s details from a child’s birth certificate, or considering termination of parental rights — contact Consultant Legal Marketplace.
We handle complicated cases, including those where the other party avoids participation, provide full legal support throughout the process, and focus on protecting the child’s rights while achieving a legally sound result.
