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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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1 May 2025
A Guide to Eye Injury Compensation
Eye injuries can be extremely serious, affecting your daily life and ability to work. If you've suffered an eye injury, it's important to know what compensation you might be entitled to and the steps to take to secure it. This guide will help you understand the types of compensation available, how to claim it, and why specialised legal support is crucial.
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28 Apr 2025
Cross-Border Care Proceedings: Legal Considerations for Local Authorities
Care proceedings involving children are complex, particularly when a child has ties to another country. Local authorities initiate such proceedings when there are concerns about neglect, abuse, or a lack of proper care. If the child is a foreign national, legal coordination between the English courts and the authorities of the child’s home country is required. This case study examines the legal issues surrounding cross-border care proceedings and the role of legal advisors in assisting local authorities and the courts.
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24 Apr 2025
Understanding Compensation for Arm Amputation in Personal Injury Cases in England and Wales
Arm amputation is a profound, life-altering injury that significantly impacts every aspect of a person's life. In England and Wales, the compensation for such injuries is designed to cover not only the physical and emotional pain but also the extensive financial losses incurred. This article will outline the factors that influence compensation amounts for arm amputations and what claimants might expect when pursuing such claims.
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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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7 Apr 2025
£30,000 Workplace Injury Claim – Employer Negligence and Rehabilitation Success
In this case, our client, an employee of a large pork production farm, secured £30,000 in compensation for an ankle injury sustained in the workplace. The injury occurred during a break and was due to the employer’s failure to maintain a safe environment. This case highlights employer liability, workplace safety, and the role of rehabilitation in personal injury claims.
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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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20 Mar 2025
Worker Secures £55,000 Compensation Following Finger Amputation Injury
This case study examines a workplace injury claim resulting in £55,000 in compensation for a warehouse worker. The claimant suffered a partial amputation of the index finger on her right hand after following an unsafe instruction from a machine operator. The case highlights employer liability, workplace safety responsibilities, and the role of rehabilitation in compensation claims.
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26 Feb 2025
Romanian Citizens Filing for Divorce in the UK
Divorce is a legal process that ends a marriage. For Romanian citizens living in the UK, the decision on where to file for divorce has legal and financial consequences. This document outlines key considerations, legal requirements, and procedural aspects of divorce for Romanian citizens in the UK, covering jurisdiction, financial settlements, child-related matters, and enforcement of UK divorce orders in Romania.
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