Family and children
23 Nov 2021
What if My Partner Objects to Our Child Being Vaccinated?
Decisions about the Covid-19 vaccine have been causing great divides in even the most harmonious households. In the UK, parents have the power to decide whether their child should be vaccinated. When one parent doesn’t want their child to be vaccinated, but the other does, this can cause great tension between partners. Of course, the […]
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20 Oct 2021
Remote Family Court Hearings – How Does It Work?
As a result of the coronavirus pandemic, online remote hearings in family proceedings have become the preferred option. While restrictions are easing and in-person Court hearings have returned, remote court hearings are here to stay. Remote court hearings can be a more comfortable environment for many people, not to mention more convenient where you are […]
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8 Oct 2021
Arranging Child Contact when One Parent Moves Abroad
We understand that maintaining contact and spending valuable time with your child is important to you and is one of the most difficult aspects of divorce. When one parent makes the decision to move abroad, it is essential that arrangements are in place for contact with the remaining parent. There are of course many practical […]
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21 Sep 2021
What Can You Do if You Suspect Your Spouse Has Not Disclosed Assets Abroad?
The divorce process can be complicated and emotionally challenging, particularly if there is suspicion around whether both parties have been truthful about the full extent of their assets. We regularly help clients who suspect that their spouse has attempted to hide assets in anticipation of divorce. These suspicions can be painful, and they can make […]
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14 Sep 2021
Will the Impacts of Coronavirus Affect My Divorce Financial Settlement?
Coronavirus has had an incomparable impact on almost every aspect of our lives, with many charities reporting that lockdown restrictions have put a huge strain on relationships and finances. Couples, families and businesses have faced significant changes over the last 18 months and if you are going through the process of separation or a UK […]
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19 Aug 2021
Do Grandparents Have a Right to Contact With Their Grandchildren?
It can be incredibly difficult for grandparents when couples divorce. They may not see their grandchildren as often as they did before, or they may be prevented from seeing them at all. Our solicitors are often approached by grandparents seeking advice on what they can do to spend more of their precious time with their […]
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27 Jul 2021
A Guide to International Divorce or Dissolution
If you are part of an international family unit, divorce or the dissolution of a civil partnership can be complicated. When you have a connection to a country outside of the UK, or to a different part of the UK to where you currently reside, you may have considered starting divorce proceedings there. Choosing where […]
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12 Jul 2021
How to Make a Successful Child Relocation Application
One of the most challenging aspects of life as an international family, is that if the relationship breaks down, one or both partners may wish to relocate. When you have children together, deciding where your children should live and getting permission to relocate with your children can be challenging. In order to relocate with a […]
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23 Jun 2021
How Are Foreign Assets Divided in Divorce?
In today’s global economy, cross-border marriages are common – as is owning property in another country. However, when such marriages end, overseas property can add an element of complexity to financial settlement and legal proceedings. Here at IMD, our solicitors are experts in divorce with an international element. We can advise you fully on how […]
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