Insights
19 Oct 2020
Non-Matrimonial Assets and How to Protect Them
When a couple divorce, it’s assumed that splitting their assets will be a swift and straight forward process, with each party taking a 50/50 share of any jointly owned property and funds. In reality, matters are often more complex, and it’s possible that one person will leave the marriage with a greater share of any property, […]
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28 Sep 2020
Primodos Drug, Birth Defect And Compensation
We have heard in the news that following an in depth investigation by Sky News the campaign to seek redress for a pregnancy test drug called Primodos has led to an apology from the Health Secretary however, there is no evidence that the manufacturers of the drug are prepared to compensate the victims. The victims […]
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16 Sep 2020
Sepsis Awareness
It is hard to appreciate but one in 3 people who die in a hospital have sepsis. 13th September 2020 is World Sepsis Day. I saw an interview on the T.V. yesterday of a well-known and respected comedian who was talking about how he will be raising awareness of the dangers of sepsis and what […]
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28 Aug 2020
Our Guide To Understanding Matrimonial Assets
When the assets of a marriage are divided when a couple divorce, it’s often assumed that they will automatically be split evenly between both parties. In reality, it’s possible that one person will leave the marriage with a greater share of property, savings, investments and pensions than the other, depending on the past, current and […]
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3 Jun 2020
Impact of Coronavirus on Medical Negligence Claims
We are in unchartered territory and we are all affected by the Covid 19 pandemic. Those pursuing medical negligence claims and those who may have complaints will wonder how they will continue to get justice when they are also facing a moral dilemma as to whether or not to continue with their complaint as they […]
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1 Apr 2020
International Divorce case study: when the respondent lives abroad and does not engage in the proceedings in the UK
Our International Divorce Lawyers and Solicitors in the UK have a lot of experience in dealing with: Am I eligible to apply for a divorce in England and Wales? You can apply for a divorce in England and Wales if: What if my husband/wife lives outside of England and Wales? As we act for international […]
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27 Mar 2020
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Client Update
Coronavirus (COVID-19) An Update For Our Clients With the current uncertainty around COVID-19, I want to reassure you that IMD Solicitors LLP is still open for business. Despite some of our colleagues working from home, we are, as always, committed to offering a seamless service. Our offices are still open where we are operating with […]
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20 Mar 2020
Coronavirus: Impact On Businesses And The Support Available
The outbreak of the COVID-19 Coronavirus will place many businesses in a difficult financial position. As the chancellor, Mr Rishi Sunak stated at one of the daily briefings: ‘the coronavirus pandemic is a public health emergency. But it is also an economic emergency. We have never, in peacetime, faced an economic fight like this one’. […]
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17 Mar 2020
Court Approves Application For Mother To Apply For Passport For Children In Father’s Absence
At IMD Solicitors we represent a number of family clients, located in the UK and abroad. As more and more families are becoming international families, we are often asked to provide legal advice and assistance. Usually this is when parents have separated and decisions relating to the child need to be made but one parent […]
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