Insights

10 Jul 2026

Red Cards in Family Court: Five Behaviours That Could Cost You More Than the Match

The controversy surrounding Folarin Balogun's World Cup red card reminds us of an important principle: whether in football or Family Court, rules matter, and poor decisions can have lasting consequences

For IMD Solicitors LLP, being named Medium Law Firm of the Year at the Manchester Legal Awards 2026 is one of those moments.

9 Jul 2026

From a Small Niche Firm to Medium Law Firm of the Year

For IMD Solicitors LLP, being named Medium Law Firm of the Year at the Manchester Legal Awards 2026 is one of those moments.

23 Jun 2026

Can You Take Your Child Abroad Without the Other Parent’s Consent?

As the summer holidays approach, many parents begin making plans for family holidays abroad. For separated parents, however, arranging a holiday can involve more than selecting a destination and booking flights. One of the most common questions received by our Family Team at this time of year is whether a parent can take a child abroad without the consent of the other parent.

18 Jun 2026

Who Gets the Children During the Summer Holidays?

Many parents assume there must be a standard legal rule governing how school holidays should be divided between separated parents. It`s common for parents to believe that the law requires holidays to be shared equally. Or, even more, that each parent is automatically entitled to half of the summer break. However, the legal position is often more nuanced.

1 Jun 2026

Can a mother or father stop the other parent from seeing their Child?

Disputes about a child spending time with a parent are among the most distressing issues faced by separated parents. A common question is whether one parent can lawfully stop the other parent from seeing their child simply because they do not want contact to take place.

28 May 2026

The Future of the Employment Market

For decades, success in the legal profession followed a relatively predictable formula. Long hours. Constant availability. Rigid hierarchy. Sacrifice first, life later. The assumption was simple: the more time you spent at work, the more committed, valuable, and successful you were. But something fundamental is changing. Across the professional services market — and particularly within the legal sector — talented professionals are increasingly questioning whether the traditional model is still fit for purpose.

27 May 2026

Service out of the Jurisdiction: Gateways, Permission and Getting the Foundations Right

Cross-border probate, trust and insolvency disputes often become procedurally unstable long before the parties get anywhere near the merits of the dispute. The problem is usually not that the law is any more obscure in cross-border matters but that lawyers can move too quickly to mechanical points such as how to serve, where to serve, or whether a document came to the defendant’s attention, without first asking the more fundamental questions:

26 May 2026

Can I Get Full Custody of My Child?

This is one of the most common questions that clients ask. In England and Wales, the answer is a bit more nuanced than people often expect. The law does not actually use the term “custody” anymore, and the outcome you are hoping for is not automatic, even where there are serious disputes.

21 May 2026

Cross-Border Estates Explained: What Happens When an Estate Spans More Than One Country?

Estate administration is often expected to follow a single legal process. In reality, many estates now extend beyond one jurisdiction. Where assets, residence, or family connections involve more than one country, multiple legal systems may apply. This introduces additional complexity that requires careful coordination.

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