Iwona Durlak
Articles by Iwona Durlak
12 Sep 2022
Sharing pensions on divorce
New research by the insurance company Legal and General has found that a whopping seven in ten divorcing couples do not share their pensions. This leaves women, in particular, at greater risk of not having sufficient money to live on in retirement. According to a Which? Survey of 1,000 people who divorced since 2000, one […]
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12 Sep 2022
No-fault divorce in England and Wales, is it ahead of the curve?
The biggest change to divorce law in 50 years came into effect in England and Wales on 6th April 2022 with the introduction of no-fault divorce. Formerly, family law practitioners attempted to take the heat out of acrimonious proceedings by encouraging their clients to take a more conciliatory approach or using anodyne examples of unreasonable […]
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24 Aug 2022
Designer’s Victory in Age Discrimination Case against Superdry
A knitwear designer recently won her case against a clothing retailer, Superdry. The case involved allegations of unfair dismissal and age discrimination. These were substantiated and resulted in a £96,208 payout. What happened in the case? Rachel Sunderland worked for Superdry as a men’s and women’s knitwear designer between 2015 and 2020, before resigning due […]
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24 Aug 2022
Separated parents & education disputes – what can you do?
Education is one of the major steps in any child’s life and requires proper attention and consideration to make the right decision. If parents are separated, things can get a little complicated if they start to have disagreements regarding such an important decision in their child’s life. Such an important decision can only be made […]
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6 Jul 2022
Moving Overseas After a UK Divorce
If you are planning to move overseas after your separation or divorce, your head may be filled with all the practical arrangements, like finding somewhere to live and booking a reputable removal company to transport your belongings overseas. However, if you have children with an ex-partner, and they will be accompanying you on your new […]
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6 Jul 2022
International Divorce and Pensions: Explained
Pensions on divorce is a complex area of family law, and this becomes even more complex when there is an international element. A pension can often be the most valuable thing a person owns, so it is vital to seek specialist advice at the earliest possible opportunity. There are typically two key issues to consider […]
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6 Jul 2022
No-Fault Divorce – Is It Better To Get Divorced in the UK?
In April 2022, no-fault divorce took effect in the UK, making it easier for couples who are eligible for divorce in the UK to bring their marriage to an end. Divorce is never easy, but the new laws bring an end to the requirement to blame one party for the breakdown of the marriage, making […]
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23 May 2022
Is There Anything I Can Do To Prepare for International Divorce?
If you are considering divorce or believe your spouse may seek a divorce in the near future, you may wonder whether there is anything you can do. Waiting for something to happen is never easy, particularly when it comes to emotional matters, and it is likely you are impatient to take action and get things […]
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23 May 2022
Why You Shouldn’t Book a Holiday Before Getting Permission From Your Child’s Other Parent
With summer approaching, you may be considering taking your child abroad over the summer holidays. However, the situation is slightly more complicated for separated or divorced parents. As a parent, it is natural that you wish to travel with your children. Perhaps you have relatives overseas, or maybe you just want to get away for […]
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