Once the judge announces the final decree in a Polish divorce case, there is a 7-day period during which either party can file for written justification of the divorce decree, which is a first step to initiate an appeal process. If no request for justification is filed within this waiting period, the divorce becomes final, and the marriage is legally dissolved.
The absence of a mandatory waiting period or conditional orders after the final hearing simplifies the process, allowing the divorce process to conclude more efficiently. If you are served with divorce papers, it is essential to work with an attorney to ensure all legal requirements are met and to understand the implications of the final decree.