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Posts by Karl1983  

Joined: 28 Feb 2010 / Male ♂
Last Post: 18 Nov 2021
Threads: 8
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From: Poland, Legnica
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Karl1983   
14 Apr 2010
Law / Will my friend have to pay back half the loan his ex-wife took out in Poland? [22]

Hi, I am writing this thread on behalf of my friend and was just wondering if someone might know some information on Polish law to help him out. My friend is Polish, and has lived in Nottingham, England for four years. He married his long term girlfriend, who is also Polish last year in Poland. She has also lived in England with him for the same period. Unfortunately, in September last year she left him for another man. As a result they have since divorced. Their divorce was passed in a court in Poland. The problem he has is that last year after they married, his ex wife took out a loan and gave the money to her family in Poland, her brother even brought a car with the money. My friend did not sign for the loan, it was only signed in the name of his ex wife.

After they split she initially said that she did not want anything from him, however, she is now demanding that he should pay half the loan repayments, and has threatened him with legal action. The loan was taken out by her in Lloyds TSB. This is an English bank and there are no branches in Poland. If she wants to take civil action against him, can she pursue this in Poland or is this a matter for the English courts? Furthermore, now they are divorced does he even have to pay anything back? I would really appreciate some help on this one as my friend is a geniunely nice guy and just wants to get on with his life, and put this chapter behind him. Thank you if you can help me with this one.
Karl1983   
14 Apr 2010
Law / Will my friend have to pay back half the loan his ex-wife took out in Poland? [22]

They did have a joint bank account but he did not want to take out a loan and it was only for her in her name, incidentally the loan was for seven thousand pounds, and not all the money went on the car. It was used to pay off some of her mother's debts and buy her new cabinets, which incidentally my friend put up for her even though his ex wife's brother is a builder - nice family.
Karl1983   
23 May 2010
News / Polish Policeman shoots down a foreigner in Warsaw [300]

If you are an illegal immigrant, why on earth go to Poland? Britain is your best bet, we will give you a house, car, money, woman (optional), and when we try to send you back, you can start a campaign to stay, which is usually successful.
Karl1983   
23 May 2010
News / Polish Policeman shoots down a foreigner in Warsaw [300]

I have many stories where white people have been harassed, beaten up and even killed by police. Why make this into a race thing?

Excellent point and well put across!
Karl1983   
23 May 2010
News / Polish Policeman shoots down a foreigner in Warsaw [300]

Clearly frd didn't mean to cause such controversy by creating this thread but as always the racists have to intervene, and by this I mean both groups those who are against blacks and those who are racist against Poles and white people. What is the point of all this?
Karl1983   
23 May 2010
News / Polish Policeman shoots down a foreigner in Warsaw [300]

what does the European Court has to do with an idiot getting killed for assaulting a policeman?

Exactly, all he had to do was co operate like any other normal human being, why slam the police? They are doing their jobs, do you think that police officer is happy now? He is probably going through hell, and will remember this forever!
Karl1983   
23 May 2010
News / Polish Policeman shoots down a foreigner in Warsaw [300]

The calm voice of intelligent debate. And maturity and experience - some of us have socks we bought before 1983!

Very good, but I thought with age came wisdom, not bigotted ignorance
Karl1983   
19 Aug 2010
Work / Self employed teacher, what do you think about this? [9]

Hi

I could really do with some advice from you guys. I have been given two jobs offers for the new school year. One seems very good, the pay is not great though. The other offers better pay but the owner is pretty insistent that I work on a self employed basis I'm not keen on this idea, and stated that I would rather be employed by the school instead of giving them an invoice each month. It sounds a bit fishy to me. Why is he so keen for me to be self employed, I'm not sure. What do you think? Any experience of this? Your help is appreciated!
Karl1983   
19 Aug 2010
Life / What's the story with Nergal? (Singer from Behemoth) [40]

You're talking about one of the most popular Polish exports. A lot of people care.

Plus they put on a damn good show.

I'm sure he was popular when he ripped up a bible, I certainly don't have a high estimation, I wonder what would happen to someone in Iran if they ripped up the Koran! He should learn to respect other peoples beliefs and not insult religion.
Karl1983   
22 Aug 2010
UK, Ireland / Changing my UK driving license to Polish one [13]

Hi

Does anyone on here know the procedure for changing your UK driving license to a Polish one. For example, where do you go? What forms you need? Do you take both plastic and paper etc? Thank you for your help I want to change it over as I intend to stay here.
Karl1983   
22 Aug 2010
UK, Ireland / Changing my UK driving license to Polish one [13]

I don't undersatnd, why do Poles in the UK swap over their licenses then? I heard that it needs changing after 6 months if you are a resident. Anyway back to the original post does anyone know where to go to change over the license and what forms are required. Thank you
Karl1983   
22 Aug 2010
UK, Ireland / Changing my UK driving license to Polish one [13]

Interesting I was watching a police programme the other day and they stated that they can not do anything to a Polish person with a Polish license, it is a ghost license?? Anyway thank you very much for the help. Just one last question is this free to do? Thanks
Karl1983   
22 Aug 2010
UK, Ireland / Changing my UK driving license to Polish one [13]

OK do you go to the Ratusz to fill in the forms I was told on the phone by a Polish friend that you have to change it after 6 months. It costs 80 zloty he disagreed that there is a number of questions to answer it is a simple process by all accounts!

FYI Delph
From the DVLA

Do I have to exchange my EU licence?

You do not have to exchange it if you hold a EU licence or until you are a resident in the UK for a year or more. However, it is advisable to exchange it as in the event of any issues resulting in conviction, a UK Court is more likely to impose a disqualification if the licence held is not one that can be endorsed.
Karl1983   
26 Aug 2010
UK, Ireland / Changing my UK driving license to Polish one [13]

I agree with the DVLA that it is advisable to exchange it. Furthermore you have to inform the DVLA of a change of address, they do not issue a license to a non UK address, how can you have a UK license in Poland then. If you are a resident in Poland with a UK license and don't change it then surely you have witheld information from the DVLA?
Karl1983   
31 Aug 2010
Work / Self employed teacher, what do you think about this? [9]

he doesn't want to pay your ZUS .... maybe

You've hit the nail on the head I received this today:

We are happy if the school pays all the taxes but would prefer, if possible, not to pay this big ZUS insurance. So if the insurance could be arranged in a different way that would be good. What do you think ?

If anyone can help or advise me I would be very grateful. I really want to teach at this school but if they don't pay my ZUS should I leave it? I don't want to be self employed.
Karl1983   
3 Sep 2010
Work / Black English Teacher going to Wroclaw [247]

I don't think people will stare that much, where I live in Poland I have seen one or two black people and they are not subjected to stares from members of the public. I think it's when a black guy is with a Polish woman you then have a problem. However, the family of the girl are usually the ones who object. I think that when people see a black man with a white Polish woman in the street they are more relieved that it's not their daugther, sister etc who is with him, producing "devils offspring". You'll be alright.
Karl1983   
27 Sep 2010
UK, Ireland / Ed Miliband, new Labour leader, talking about Polish immigrants yesterday [62]

Labour made their biggest mistake in years electing Red Ed. Does Labour really think the British public would vote in a Polish Jew, because those are his origins FACT. Would Poland elect a guy from England who was born here and raised here - c'mon they would stand no chance. Tusk was in trouble for having a German grandfather. I hope Ed is never elected, I don't care if I sound racist, I want a British person with British roots running my country, not some bloody socialist, Marxist loving immigrant. Labour have just handed the Tories the next election. Ed Balls would have been a far better bet, than the Jewish Communist.
Karl1983   
31 Oct 2010
Work / Black English Teacher going to Wroclaw [247]

I feel just as comfortable amoung intelligent black people

Same here but not the one's wearing hoodies and pushing you in the street and saying," Watch it!" Aggressive sh1tes!