Family and children
3 Nov 2025
What Are the Grounds for Divorce in England and Wales?
What are the grounds for divorce in England and Wales? Since April 2022, there has been one clear answer. The Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Act 2020 introduced a single legal ground: that the marriage has broken down irretrievably.
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27 Oct 2025
A Simpler Way to Separate (or Plan Ahead): The Single Solicitor Service in Family Law
When a couple decides to separate or divorce, the first assumption is often that each person needs to “lawyer up”, hiring opposing solicitors to negotiate everything from finances to child arrangements. But this traditional, adversarial model doesn’t suit every family.
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7 Oct 2025
Court Order for Child Contact: What Happens If the Mother Manipulates Arrangements?
At the heart of this case was the welfare of a two-year-old boy. It also raised the rights of his father, our client, to develop and maintain a meaningful relationship with his child. A court order was in place. However, the father was unable to exercise his contact rights, because the mother persistently manipulated the arrangements.
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3 Sep 2025
IMD Family law team contributed to ICLG 2026 publication
We are proud to announce that the International Comparative Legal Guide – Family Law 2026 has been published and we are contributor to the expert analysis chapter “Responding to International Child Abduction: Legal Pathways and Enforcement Challenges”. Four members of IMD Solicitors Family team Iwona Durlak, Isabella Giannone, Paula Piquer Ruz & James Legg wrote a chapter […]
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25 Jul 2025
IMD’s Single Solicitor Service – helping an amicable couple update their Nuptial Agreement
IMD Solicitors LLP provided a bespoke single solicitor service to assist an amicable couple in amending a pre-nuptial agreement into a post-nuptial agreement, involving high net worth (HNW) foreign assets. The parties wished to formalise new terms that reflected changes in their personal and financial circumstances after marriage, and they sought to do so cooperatively and cost-effectively.
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16 Jun 2025
What You Need to Know About Asset Division if You Live in England and Wales
Divorce proceedings can be overwhelming when it comes to the division of assets and financial obligations. For many individuals, especially those from different nationalities, there is a common misunderstanding about the process of financial separation in England and Wales. In this article, we will discuss key aspects of financial settlements in divorce proceedings and the practical considerations that clients must be aware of.
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2 Jun 2025
Why Early Legal Support is Key in Child Contact Over Holidays
Arranging contact with children over school holidays is a common issue for separated parents. At IMD Solicitors LLP, we regularly support clients in reaching suitable and legally secure holiday arrangements through correspondence and negotiation— often without the need to go to court.
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20 May 2025
IMD Solicitors on the Fast-Track to Smarter Divorce Solutions
The family justice system in England and Wales is undergoing a long-anticipated transformation aimed at reducing delays and costs for those navigating the complexities of financial separation. The Family Court’s Express Financial Remedy Pilot, introduced in April 2025, is one of the most significant recent steps in making family law more accessible and efficient for those with lower-value financial cases.
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5 May 2025
Child Custody and Child Maintenance in Family Law
The legal complexities of child custody and child maintenance often place significant emotional and financial burdens on parents navigating family separation. The key objective in handling these matters is to provide clear guidance that aligns with the best interests of the child while ensuring that the rights of both parents are respected.
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