Iwona Durlak
Articles by Iwona Durlak
19 Apr 2022
Life After Divorce – Dealing With Overseas Property, Wills, Power of Attorney and Pensions
Going through a divorce is never easy, but what comes next can be made even more challenging when one party wishes to move abroad or has assets overseas. Perhaps one of you wants to move back to your home country to be with family and friends, or maybe there is property abroad that you need […]
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11 Apr 2022
New Divorce Changes coming on 6th April 2022 – a brief summary
The law on divorce in England and Wales is changing after over 50 years. The new rules (Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Act 2020) will come into force on 6th April 2022, with the last day for filing divorce applications under the current rules being a week before, on 31st March 2022. One of the main […]
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10 Mar 2022
Not Ready to Divorce? A Quick Guide to International Separation Agreements
Making the decision to separate from your spouse is never easy, and you may be unsure about whether you will eventually reconcile. If you are not sure you are ready to divorce and bring your marriage to an end, or divorce is not an option for you, you may decide that formal separation is the best option. […]
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14 Sep 2021
Will the Impacts of Coronavirus Affect My Divorce Financial Settlement?
Coronavirus has had an incomparable impact on almost every aspect of our lives, with many charities reporting that lockdown restrictions have put a huge strain on relationships and finances. Couples, families and businesses have faced significant changes over the last 18 months and if you are going through the process of separation or a UK […]
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19 Aug 2021
Do Grandparents Have a Right to Contact With Their Grandchildren?
It can be incredibly difficult for grandparents when couples divorce. They may not see their grandchildren as often as they did before, or they may be prevented from seeing them at all. Our solicitors are often approached by grandparents seeking advice on what they can do to spend more of their precious time with their […]
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27 Jul 2021
A Guide to International Divorce or Dissolution
If you are part of an international family unit, divorce or the dissolution of a civil partnership can be complicated. When you have a connection to a country outside of the UK, or to a different part of the UK to where you currently reside, you may have considered starting divorce proceedings there. Choosing where […]
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12 Jul 2021
How to Make a Successful Child Relocation Application
One of the most challenging aspects of life as an international family, is that if the relationship breaks down, one or both partners may wish to relocate. When you have children together, deciding where your children should live and getting permission to relocate with your children can be challenging. In order to relocate with a […]
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25 Jun 2021
Pregnancy, Covid-19 and Collateral Damage
We all know how rapidly the Covid-19 virus spread and changed the world causing immense suffering and tragedy, and for many on a very personal level. The huge restrictions on mobility and on meeting one another as well as the rapid spread of the virus has had an impact. Unlike the Spanish flu and pandemics […]
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17 May 2021
Cyclist receives £40,000 in compensation
Cyclist receives £40,000 in compensation Our client received £40,000 in damages for injuries to the head when the Defendant cut across the path of his bicycle causing collision. Our client was extremely satisfied with the settlement which was achieved after complex but fruitful negotiations with the Defendant solicitors. This case was dealt with by the […]
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