Ivan Dimitrov

Solicitor - Chartered Legal Executive

SRA ID: 50099913

I am a Chartered Legal Executive in the Family and Childcare Department at Duncan Lewis having joined the firm in January 2012. I have significant experience in dealing with cases in all public children matters and represent parents in the following proceedings: Applications for Care Orders & Placement Orders; Applications for Supervision Orders; Applications for Emergency Protection Orders; Applications for Special Guardianship Orders; Adoption Orders; I also specialise in dealing with all private law children matters and represent parents in the following proceedings: Application for Child Arrangements Orders for Residence & Contact Specific Issue Orders Prohibited Steps Orders A significant part of my caseload is representing clients on family law matters with issues of domestic violence which covers non molestation orders and occupation orders. I am experienced in working and assisting clients in matters with an international element such as child abduction cases under the Hague Convention. I also deal with vulnerable clients including those with substance misuse, those suffering from complex psychological issues and victims of domestic abuse. As part of my role I have also assisted clients through the Civil Legal Advice Scheme and I am keen member of the Duncan Lewis Pro Bono Committee. I can speak and communicate in Bulgarian for those who struggle with English.