How to Part Ways the Catholic Way? The Full Truth About "Church Divorces"
Church courts in Poland are unpredictable, and their rulings inconsistent. As a result, some people receive a positive verdict almost immediately, while others wait years or walk away with nothing, feeling wronged.
By Ignacy Dudkiewicz
"It seemed like my case was straightforward. There were documents, witnesses, a church lawyer said: the marriage was contracted invalidly — and in the end the court ruled the same way. I just don't understand why it took nearly seven years and involved so much paperwork," says Maria.