Insights

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.

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.

21 Oct 2025

Navigating Probate in Two Legal Worlds: England & Wales and Italy

When someone passes away, the legal process of handling their estate can be complex—especially when it crosses borders. As a dual-qualified Solicitor and Avvocato, I often support clients who are navigating estates involving both England & Wales and Italy. Despite some surface similarities, the probate processes in these two jurisdictions are fundamentally different, rooted in contrasting legal traditions, expectations, and systems of inheritance.

20 Oct 2025

Motorcycle Accident Legal Advice – What to Do After a Crash

Motorcycle accidents are among the most serious incidents on the road. The absence of physical protection exposes riders to a high risk of severe injury. IMD Solicitors LLP has supported many motorcyclists and their families through the legal and practical challenges that follow an accident. Understanding the key steps—protecting yourself, recording evidence, receiving medical treatment, and seeking legal advice—can make a vital difference to both your recovery and any future claim.

15 Oct 2025

IMD Solicitors Expands with New Partner Appointment in Contentious Trusts and Probate

IMD Solicitors LLP has announced the appointment of Andrew McManus as a Partner, strengthening the firm’s expertise in contentious trusts and probate. Andrew joins the Partnership to lead the firm’s Contentious Trusts and Probate practice, bringing more than 15 years of experience in trust and estate disputes.

14 Oct 2025

Fernandez v Fernandez [2025]: When Executors Can Be Removed and Why the Courts Are Taking a Firmer Line

When family relationships break down after someone’s death, the person appointed to deal with the estate, whether an executor or administrator, can quickly find themselves under pressure. If an executor delays unnecessarily, refuses to communicate, or acts in a way that causes mistrust, beneficiaries can lose confidence. Sometimes the only solution is for the court to step in and remove the executor so that the estate can move forward.

13 Oct 2025

Neck Injury Compensation and Loss of Earnings

Speak to a member of our specialist international team of UK personal injury lawyers today on 0330 107 0107. Neck injuries represent one of the most complex areas of personal injury law. They can range from short-term soft tissue damage to life-changing spinal injuries involving paralysis. The severity of the injury determines the level of compensation, […]

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.

2 Oct 2025

Reseal of a Grant of Probate in the UK

As a Solicitor at IMD Solicitors LLP specialising in cross-border probate, I frequently advise clients on the process of resealing a foreign Grant of Probate in England and Wales (UK). Many clients are uncertain when a reseal is required, which countries are eligible, and how the process works. Below, I have answered some of the most common questions.

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