Insights

17 May 2019

Could effective co-parenting be a solution to reducing children cases in court?

Indeed, family courts are seeing the number of ‘private law’ cases increase each year. In the light of this, CAFCASS had undertaken an analysis on the topic which suggests that a third of separating families use the courts to resolve disputes involving children. In its findings, CAFCASS suggests that an effective co-parenting could be a […]

8 May 2019

Challenging a Will your relative was pressured into making

Everyone has the right to make a will leaving their money and property to whoever they choose. But what happens where decisions about who gets what have been unfairly influenced by another person? Does the will still stand or can it be challenged by relatives who are convinced it was made under duress? The […]

1 May 2019

Can I change the locks on my house after separation?

Changing the locks, occupation order, house, former matrimonial home, divorce, separation, joint owners, family law, family lawyer, solicitor, If you are thinking about separating or divorce, consider the legal ramifications before you change the locks.

1 May 2019

2019 changes in employment law and Brexit update

Brexit has dominated the agenda and so, when it comes to introducing new employment law, April 2019 is unusually quiet compared to previous years. However, as Marcin Durlak, employment law expert with IMD Solicitors with offices in London, Manchester and Birmingham explains, the government has found time for a few changes. Mr Durlak also outlines […]

23 Apr 2019

Making a will after a second or subsequent marriage

We advise making a will or reviewing any existing will whenever your circumstances change significantly – and certainly in the event of engagement, marriage or divorce.

11 Apr 2019

Relocating with your child after separation

During any separation or divorce, one of the primary concerns will be the impact on any children. It is unavoidable that change will occur in everybody’s lives, and there may be the time when you decide that a relocation is appropriate. Perhaps you will be unable to continue to afford to live in the area […]

10 Apr 2019

No Fault Divorce Becomes a Reality in England and Wales, and Melissa Jones joins Resolution family lawyers organisation

With no-fault divorce to be scrapped in ENglish law, IMD Solicitors in Manchester and London provide expert comment.

8 Apr 2019

What does ‘settled status’ mean for EU citizens after a no-deal Brexit?

Whilst the Prime Minister, Theresa May, is fighting to implement the agreement she negotiated with the EU (‘’Withdrawal Agreement’’), both leave and remain campaigners, and most importantly the EU nationals and businesses in the UK, are now desperate to know the decision and tired of the long period of uncertainty. Since the 29 March 2019 […]

8 Apr 2019

Amazon Boss, Jeff Bezos agrees $35bn divorce settlement

This week another record was broken with the biggest ever divorce settlement. Amazon founder and world’s richest man, Jeff Bezos, agreed to pay $35 billion dollars in his divorce settlement from MacKenzie Bezos. The second biggest divorce settlement was in Alec Wildenstein’s divorce case in 1999 with a $3.8 billion dollar settlement. Despite Mr Bezos […]

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