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11 Sep 2026 Keeping families together: from multiple self-submitted refusals to a successful outcome
The client may have qualified under the EU Settlement Scheme from the outset. However, before instructing our team, she had submitted several applications herself, without the assistance of an immigration adviser or legal representative. These applications were refused because the evidence provided did not adequately address the relevant requirements.
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8 Sep 2026 Could a Secondary Victim Bring a PTSD Claim Following a Fatal Road Traffic Accident?
How IMD Solicitors Helped a Client Recover Damages After Witnessing Her Brother's Fatal Accident. Personal injury claims are commonly associated with physical injuries. In most cases, an injured person must demonstrate that another party's negligence directly caused harm to their body or health. However, English law recognises limited circumstances where compensation may be awarded for psychiatric injuries suffered by individuals who were not physically harmed themselves.
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3 Sep 2026 Can My Child Decide Where They Live?
One of the most common questions parents ask during a separation is: "At what age can my child decide which parent they want to live with?" The short answer is that there is no specific age in England and Wales at which a child can make that decision themselves. The court, not the child, makes decisions about where a child lives if parents cannot agree. However, a child's wishes and feelings can play an important role, particularly as they grow older and mature.
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1 Sep 2026 Can You Get Divorced in England and Wales Without Your Spouse Signing the Divorce Papers?
One of the most searched family law questions in England and Wales is whether a divorce can proceed if the other spouse refuses to sign. Family law solicitors at IMD Solicitors frequently advise individuals who are concerned that a divorce cannot proceed where the other party refuses to cooperate.
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25 Aug 2026 Construction Site Accident: £265,000 Settlement Following Serious Scaffolding Ladder Fall
Workplace accidents on construction sites continue to be one of the leading causes of serious injuries in the UK. Employers, contractors and site managers have a legal duty to ensure that workers are provided with a safe working environment and suitable access arrangements. When those duties are breached, the consequences can be life changing.
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19 Aug 2026 Two Countries, Two Wills, One Estate
International families can leave behind estates which do not fit neatly within one legal system. Anthony had spent significant periods of his adult life in more than one country. He owned a home and investments in England, together with property and financial assets overseas. Following his death, his family identified two testamentary documents. One had […]
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13 Aug 2026 Do I Need a Consent Order? Understanding One of the Most Important Documents After Divorce
When a marriage comes to an end, it is natural to focus on obtaining the divorce itself. However, many people are unaware that resolving the legal status of the marriage and resolving financial matters are separate issues under English law.
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4 Aug 2026 Who Loses the Most in Divorce in England and Wales?
The reality is that the person who "loses the most" is often the person whose expectations are furthest away from the outcome the law considers fair - "fairness" being the one thing that the Court has to endeavour to achieve.
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29 Jul 2026 Which Country Should I Divorce In?
For international families, there may be more than one country with the authority to deal with a divorce. The choice of jurisdiction can have a significant impact on the outcome of the case.
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