Alicja Bielawska
Articles by Alicja Bielawska
4 Feb 2020
How Long Does A Divorce Take?
The length of the divorce process depends on whether the divorce is straight-forward or complex. Straightforward divorce If you have the original marriage certificate and the address for your spouse then matters should be straightforward from that point. If your spouse responds promptly when asked by the court then the divorce process is usually between […]
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16 Jan 2020
Pension Sharing On Divorce
When couples separate and divorce, part of that process will involve dividing the assets from the marriage and making two households out of one. Pension sharing on divorce is very much part of this process. Dividing Matrimonial Assets ‘Dividing up cash, savings and the family home are relatively straightforward,’ says Iwona Durlak, family law expert […]
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10 Jul 2019
Choosing attorneys for your lasting power of attorney
Everyone should have lasting power of attorney, along with a will, and in setting this up you will need to appoint people to act as your attorney to look after your affairs if you become unable to. You need to consider very carefully who you will choose to be your attorney, as they will be […]
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4 Jul 2019
What to expect during mediation following separation
Wondering what happens during MIAM mediation following separation? Melissa Cunningham outlines what to expect, what the cost is and how to best prepare.
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25 Jun 2019
Know Your Solicitor: Melissa Jones
Name: Melissa Jones Title: Senior Associate & Head of Family Law Specialism: Family and children’s matters such as divorce, separation, child contact, financial settlements, among others. What got you interested in the legal profession? A burning desire for justice. I have always leaned towards that mind-set whether the issue relates to me or somebody else. […]
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17 Jun 2019
Trustees’ duty to give information to beneficiaries
We advise trustees and trust beneficiaries on the disclosure of information and documents relating to the trust
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5 Jun 2019
Hearing the voice of children, when parents separate
Caught in the middle of their parents’ relationship breakdown, it is important that the best interests and wishes of any children are considered. If parents are separating, they will need to agree the arrangements for where children will live and how often they will see the other parent. ‘It is better for all concerned if […]
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24 May 2019
Don’t let your digital assets end up in a digital grave
Most people today have a digital presence such as a social media profile, a supermarket shopping account, an online bank account - even cryptocurrency, valuable blog or vlog. We advise making a will to protect your digital assets – particularly those with financial or sentimental value.
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17 May 2019
IMD has successfully achieved the reduction of a mandatory minimum sentence for a criminal law client
This case features an IMD client who approached us to appeal their sentence. Our Criminal Law team successfully got the sentence reduced from 5 years to 2 years at the Court of Appeal.
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