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Individuals

Legal assistance and representation for individuals

i-avocat advises, drafts documents for and represents individuals before the courts, in criminal proceedings and before public authorities: in family, inheritance, property, debt and compensation matters.

Clients abroad receive consultations by video call, and representation is usually carried out under the lawyer's mandate or a power of attorney. Consultations are held in Romanian, Russian, English and Spanish.

Preliminary assessment
Free of charge
Consultations
At the office or by video
Fees
Agreed in writing

Quick request

Leave your contact details. We will call you during office hours for a preliminary assessment, which is free of charge.

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Common situations

Situations in which clients contact us

Choose the situation closest to yours. Each page describes the stages of the procedure, the documents needed and what can be done remotely.

Family law You want to divorce Divorce at the civil registry office or in court, division of marital property and maintenance. Family law → Inheritance A relative has died and the inheritance must be opened Accepting the inheritance, the certificate of inheritance and dividing the estate, including when the heir is abroad. Inheritance → Criminal cases You have been summoned by a criminal investigation body Assistance at questioning as a witness, suspect or accused person, and defence in court. Criminal cases → Debts Someone will not repay a loan A payment demand, a court claim or the summary order procedure, and enforcement of the judgment. Debt recovery → Real estate You are buying or selling property Legal due diligence on the property and the seller, the transfer contract and registration of ownership. Real estate → Public authorities You have received a fine or a decision from an authority Challenging offence reports and administrative decisions in court. Administrative offences and decisions →

Practice areas

Services for individuals

Each area has its own page describing the assistance, the documents needed and the stages of the procedure.

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01 Family law
  • Divorce
  • Division of marital property
  • Maintenance
  • Child's residence and contact arrangements
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02 Inheritance
  • Opening and accepting an inheritance
  • Certificate of inheritance
  • Dividing the estate
  • Disputes between heirs
Details →
03 Real estate
  • Legal due diligence on property
  • Sale and donation contracts
  • Registration of ownership
  • Ownership disputes
Details →
04 Debt recovery
  • Payment demand
  • Summary order procedure
  • Court claim
  • Enforcement
Details →
05 Criminal cases
  • Defence of suspects, accused persons and defendants
  • Assistance to witnesses at questioning
  • Representation of victims and civil parties
  • Appeals
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06 Administrative offences and decisions
  • Challenging offence reports
  • Challenging administrative decisions
  • Unjustified refusals by authorities
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07 Employment law
  • Unlawful dismissal
  • Reinstatement
  • Unpaid wages
Details →
08 Compensation for damage
  • Compensation after road accidents
  • Compensation under compulsory motor insurance (RCA)
  • Compensation for non-pecuniary damage
Details →

Clients abroad

Legal assistance in the Republic of Moldova, wherever you are

As a rule, you do not need to be present in the Republic of Moldova. We will tell you in advance if a particular procedure requires it.

Common requests

  • Inheritance
  • Selling or donating property
  • Divorce
  • Debt recovery
  • Representation in court
Book a video consultation
  1. 1 Consultation by video callWe discuss your situation and documents and establish what can be done remotely and which documents are needed.
  2. 2 The lawyer's mandate and the power of attorneyIn court, we represent you under the lawyer's mandate. For acts before a notary or the authorities, a power of attorney may be needed: we send you the text, and you have it certified by a notary in your country of residence, with an apostille or, where applicable, legalisation, or at a consular office of the Republic of Moldova.
  3. 3 DocumentsCopies are sent electronically and originals by courier. Documents in foreign languages are translated into Romanian.
  4. 4 RepresentationWe act on your behalf in court, before notaries and before the authorities, and keep you informed at every stage.

How we work together

How we start working together

Work on the case begins once the legal assistance contract is signed. Information provided to the lawyer is protected by professional secrecy.

  1. 1 Preliminary assessment Free of charge You describe your situation briefly, by phone or through the form. We tell you whether and how we can help.
  2. 2 Consultation with a review of documents Fee communicated in advance At the office or by video call. We review the documents and present your legal options and their risks.
  3. 3 Legal assistance contract Fee agreed in writing We set the scope of assistance and the estimated timelines. State fees and other costs are paid separately.

What to prepare for the consultation

  • Your identity document
  • Documents related to the situation: contracts, decisions, summonses, offence reports, correspondence
  • A short timeline of events, with the important dates
  • The questions you would like answered

Frequently asked questions

The answers are general. What applies to your situation is established at the preliminary assessment.

How much does a consultation cost?

The preliminary assessment of your situation is free of charge. For a consultation with a review of documents, as well as for assistance and representation, the fee is communicated in advance and agreed in writing.

Can I get assistance if I live abroad?

Yes. The consultation takes place by video call, and representation is usually carried out under the lawyer's mandate or a power of attorney. The power of attorney is certified by a notary or at a consular office of the Republic of Moldova.

Do I have to attend court hearings in person?

In civil proceedings, the lawyer can usually represent you under the lawyer's mandate. Your personal presence may be required if the court orders you to be heard or if the law requires it, for example in criminal proceedings. We will tell you in advance if this is the case.

Can you take over a case handled by another lawyer?

Yes. We review the case file and the stage of the procedure and tell you what steps can still be taken.

Is what I discuss with the lawyer confidential?

Yes. Information provided to the lawyer is protected by professional secrecy, as provided by law.

How long does the process take?

It depends on the type of case, the position of the other party and the court. After reviewing the documents, we present the stages and estimated timelines.

First step

Describe your situation

State the essence of the problem and, if you wish, attach documents. We will contact you during office hours for a preliminary assessment, which is free of charge.

Lawyer Andrei Baș
Andrei Baș
Coordinating attorney, member of the Chișinău Bar
State only the essence of the problem and the important dates, for example the date of the hearing or summons.

You can send the documents after we contact you: by e-mail to office@i-avocat.md or via WhatsApp.

The information you send is treated confidentially. Filling in the form does not create a legal assistance contract.

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Individuals

Legal assistance for individuals

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Common situations

Practice areas

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Clients abroad

Assistance wherever you are

  1. 1Video consultationWe discuss your situation and documents.
  2. 2The lawyer's mandate and the power of attorneyLawyer's mandate in court; power of attorney for notaries and authorities.
  3. 3DocumentsElectronically or by courier.
  4. 4RepresentationWe keep you informed at every stage.
Book a video consultation

How we start working together

  1. 1Preliminary assessmentFree, by phone or through the form.
  2. 2Consultation with a review of documentsThe fee is communicated in advance.
  3. 3Legal assistance contractThe fee is agreed in writing.
What to prepare for the consultation
  • Your identity document
  • Documents related to the situation: contracts, decisions, summonses, correspondence
  • A short timeline of events
  • The questions you would like answered

Frequently asked questions

How much does a consultation cost?

The preliminary assessment is free of charge. For a consultation with a review of documents and for representation, the fee is communicated in advance and agreed in writing.

Can I get assistance if I live abroad?

Yes. The consultation takes place by video call, and representation is usually under the lawyer's mandate or a power of attorney.

Do I have to attend hearings?

In civil proceedings, the lawyer usually represents you under the lawyer's mandate. Your presence may be needed if the court orders you to be heard, or in criminal proceedings; we will let you know in advance.

Will you take over a case handled by another lawyer?

Yes. We review the case file and the stage of the procedure and tell you what steps are still possible.

Is what I discuss with the lawyer confidential?

Yes. The information is protected by professional secrecy, as provided by law.

How long does the process take?

It depends on the case, the other party and the court. After reviewing the documents, we present the stages and estimated timelines.

First step

Request a consultation

The preliminary assessment is free of charge. We will call you during office hours.

or call: +373 69 00 75 00