I am non-eu citizen but I became Polish citizen few years ago.
I got married to a Polish national about years ago.But recently she filed for a divorce which she accused me that it's all my fault that the marriage broke down and she is demanding for exorbitant amounts of money for compensation for herself and another big amount to be monthly for the upkeep of the children.
Of course,I also got a lawyer since I received the letter.Note I currently work in the EU but outside Poland.
And in the recent years,I have been very down financially which made her to be even treating me like I don't matter at all.
When the court fixed the date of the hearing,which I and my lawyer and the court that I can appear in the hearing day via video link.
So two days before the hearing day,I sent an email to my lawyer asking for how to connect to the court on video for this hearing.My lawyer replied that the case has been adjourned/postponed to later date(six months later),that I don't need to do anything until then.
Only for my soon-to-be ex sent me a message after a week that I must comply to the court decision,that the case has been judged and I have been fined to pay her some big amount of money and another one for the children's upkeep.
Since I heard this,I have sent emails to my lawyer and she hasn't replied my emails.
My question here is:
1. Is it possible that the case can be judged without me present in the court?
Note:I have already transferred some money to the court bank account "meant for translation" as I am not a native speaker of polish language.And I am available to attend the court hearing either in person or via video.
2. Can my lawyer have colluded to cheat me on this case?
If they have good case and believe they can win in this case,why would they be playing any trick?
3. Can the judge also be part of this game?
4. If they case has been judged truly,can it be judged without the knowledge of my lawyer?
Can my lawyer be part of theis game?
Can the court allow this kind of game that is against fairness for human rights because I am not originally from Poland?
And if all these are true,what can I do to rectify this unfairness?
Where can I be able to take this case to?
And what are the consequences if won't comply with the court decision because of their deceit?
Please I need advice.
Thank you in anticipation.
NB.Please forgive if there's any error in my write up.
I know not a single thing about Polish law, but I do know that in most jurisdictions inadequate legal representation is a solid reason for appeal. If you have a record of your correspondence with the attorney, showing that he failed in his duty of informing you of the correct court date, then you should have good grounds for an appeal.
Even though Poland is only slightly less corrupt than Russia, I seriously doubt there occurred a collusion on three levels to screw you.
