Rezwana Dithy
Articles by Rezwana Dithy
12 Jan 2026
Why Is the Start of the New Year the Right Time to Resolve Family Law Issues?
For many families, tensions may have intensified over the festive period. Disrupted routines, increased time together, and heightened expectations can bring underlying problems to the surface. Where contact has broken down, arrangements have been frustrated, or conflict has escalated, the New Year can offer a practical and strategic opportunity to reset and move matters forward.
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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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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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30 Jun 2025
Cross-Border Divorce and Drafting for South African Courts: Bridging Legal Systems with Personal Expertise
By James Legg – Solicitor, IMD Solicitors LLP Speak to a member of our specialist international team of UK family lawyers today on 0330 107 0107. Divorce is rarely straightforward, but when it involves two legal systems and two jurisdictions, the complexity can increase significantly. Recently at IMD Solicitors, we were pleased to provide specialist input […]
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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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14 Apr 2025
Protect a Client’s Property Rights
At IMD Law, we understand that family disputes can sometimes escalate to critical legal issues, requiring swift and decisive intervention. In a recent case, our expert family law team acted urgently to prevent the unauthorised sale of a family home—ensuring that our client’s financial interests were safeguarded.
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26 Mar 2025
The Cohabitation Rights Debate: Time for Legal Reform?
In modern society, more couples than ever are choosing to live together without getting married or entering a civil partnership. Despite this shift, the law in England and Wales continues to offer little to no legal protection for cohabiting couples in the event of separation or death. Unlike married couples, who benefit from clear financial and property rights, cohabitants have no automatic claims to financial support, shared assets, or inheritance rights, regardless of the length of their relationship.
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19 Feb 2025
Transparency in the UK Family Courts: A Step Forward or a Risky Precedent?
The recent decision to disclose the identities of judges involved in the UK family court system marks a significant shift towards greater transparency. This move, exemplified by the naming of Judge Alison Raeside, and others, in the Sara Sharif case, has sparked discussions about its potential impact on judicial decision-making, particularly concerning allegations of abuse, and the consequent effects on family and parental rights in instances of false accusations.
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