# Polish family law and privacy reforms > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/polish-family-law-and-privacy-reforms > Updated: 2026-08-20T14:47:31.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2. Poland is undergoing developments in its family law and administrative procedures. New regulations are being introduced to update marriage-related documentation to better recognize unions established abroad. Legislative efforts are also targeting digital privacy, specifically addressing ‘sharenting’. Proposed reforms would mandate that parents protect their children’s privacy online. In instances of ‘parental trolling’—where a child is exposed to danger or ridicule—courts may have the authority to limit or revoke parental rights. Additionally, individuals reaching age 16 will gain the exclusive right to control the publication of their own image. Existing legal frameworks also govern divorce and inheritance. In divorce proceedings involving minors, courts prioritize the child’s best interests when regulating parental authority and maintenance. Regarding inheritance, the Civil Code provides children with a statutory share, known as ‘zachowek’, which remains enforceable unless specific legal prerequisites for disinheritance are strictly met within a will. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-20: Polish family law: Regulations on divorce and inheritance Legal guidelines in Poland outline how courts manage child custody and maintenance during divorce, and the strict requirements for effectively disinheriting children from an estate. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/polish-family-law-regulations-on-divorce-and-inheritance ### 2026-08-18: Poland introduces family law reforms and privacy protections Poland is introducing legal reforms to update marriage documentation and combat ‘sharenting’ by regulating how parents publish children's images online. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/poland-introduces-family-law-reforms-and-privacy-protections --- Cite as: Polish family law and privacy reforms. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/polish-family-law-and-privacy-reforms