Insights

2 Apr 2019

Another happy ending to an extradition case and a great result for our client

IMD Solicitor’s Crime department successfully discharged two European Arrest Warrants seeking the extradition of our client and served upon him in the space of 4 weeks. Both Solicitor and Head of Crime Department, Ms Justyna Blazewicz, and her Paralegal assistant, Ms Diana Przemecka had conduct of the case, successfully achieved the discharge of both European […]

1 Apr 2019

‘COMMON LAW MARRIAGE’ Does the concept really exist?

Living together but not married (AKA ‘Common Law Marriage)? What rights do I have? Unmarried co-habiting couples is an increasing type of family choice in the UK, yet it appears, that in the event of separation, there is no adequate protection for such couples in the current family law. Such couples frequently assume the common […]

29 Mar 2019

Finding co-parenting an issue?

If you have trouble coming to an agreement with your child’s father/mother on a particular matter, such as taking the child abroad, then you may need to consider applying to the court for a Specific Issue Order. When two parents cannot agree between themselves on a particular matter in connection with the exercise of parental […]

21 Mar 2019

‘No-fault’ divorce to spare couples the emotional stress of finding blame

The UK could witness a new ‘no fault’ divorce system in the upcoming months. The government is preparing to review the current law, with a view to introduce a reform to offer couples the opportunity to end their marriage without fault-finding divorce proceedings. But what could this reform mean for the legal world? Current position […]

15 Mar 2019

Your Guide To Making A Personal Injury Claim

Find a specialist Personal Injury solicitor IMD Solicitors offer a free initial case assessment. To see if you have a justifiable claim, call 0330 107 0107 or complete the form What your Personal Injury solicitor needs from you How does the personal injury claims process begin? In most case for example, road traffic accidents, accidents […]

15 Mar 2019

The implications of Brexit on family law cases in the UK

The implications of Brexit on family law cases in the UK While a ‘no-deal’ Brexit is the outcome that no one favours, it appears a ‘no-deal’ scenario is growing increasingly likely, especially since the Prime Minister appears to have never ruled out a ‘no deal’ outcome. Thus, Brexit will undoubtedly have an impact upon individuals […]

11 Mar 2019

Problems entering a neighbour’s land to repair property

There are many reasons you might need access to your neighbour’s land to repair or maintain your property and it can be difficult to know what to do if your request for access is refused. The general rule is that to go onto someone else’s property you need their permission, but there are exceptions that […]

8 Mar 2019

New Sentencing Guidelines for offences involving Child Cruelty

On 1st of January 2019 the Sentencing Council published new sentencing guidelines regarding child cruelty offences. The guidelines cover the following offences: It is important to note that the cases charged before that day might be affected by the new guidelines if the sentencing is to take place after 1st of January 2019. Mrs Justice […]

7 Mar 2019

The future status of EU citizens; settled and pre-settled status explained

There were many theories, as to what the status of EU nationals living in the UK would be as a result of Brexit and the expected end to the free movement of people. Indeed, after a long period of uncertainty, the wait seems to be over following Teresa May’s announcement from 21 January 2019, confirming […]

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