Rezwana Dithy
Articles by Rezwana Dithy
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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29 Jan 2025
2024 FJC Guidelines: Safeguarding Children from Parental Alienation
In December 2024, the Family Justice Council (FJC) issued comprehensive guidance aimed at assisting the family judiciary and professionals within the Family Justice System in responding to allegations of parental alienation. This updated guidance is particularly timely, as parental alienation is an increasingly prominent issue in high-conflict family cases, where one parent may actively seek to undermine or damage the relationship between a child and the other parent. The impact of such behaviour on children can be profound, leading to long-term emotional and psychological harm, making it crucial for legal and mental health professionals to respond with sensitivity, thoroughness, and care.
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24 Dec 2024
Fair Financial Settlements in Divorce: Addressing Delays and Unreasonable Conduct
IMD Solicitors LLP represented the applicant wife, in a case involving an asset pot which included properties located abroad (including Poland) and the central issue was the division of equity in the family home in England.
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10 Sep 2024
The Urgency of Legal Action in Child Abduction Cases
Speak to a member of our specialist international team of UK family lawyers today on 0330 107 0107. Introduction In Family Law, cases involving child abduction and relocation require swift and decisive legal action and the earliest opportunity to ensure the safety and well-being of the child. This case study examines a recent matter handled by […]
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30 Jul 2024
Child International Relocation with Children: A Case Study
Speak to a member of our specialist international team of UK family lawyers today on 0330 107 0107. Introduction Relocating to a different jurisdiction with children can present complex legal challenges, especially when their parents are separated. This case study examines a scenario where a mother seeks to relocate from England to care for her ill […]
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12 Jun 2024
Ensuring Child and Victim Safety Following Non-Compliance and Continuing Abuse
Speak to a member of our specialist international team of UK family lawyers today on 0330 107 0107. This case study examines a recently concluded case handled by IMD Solicitors LLP, involving a complex and prolonged legal battle over child arrangements and protection of a client from domestic abuse. Over two years of proceedings culminated in […]
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20 May 2024
Amendments to the Family Procedural Rules: Non-court Dispute Resolution
Speak to a member of our specialist international team of UK family lawyers today on 0330 107 0107. Introduction In the evolving landscape of family law, recent amendments to the Family Procedure Rules, specifically to parts 3 and 28, represent another shift towards encouraging parties to resolve disputes outside of court as far as is possible. […]
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7 May 2024
International Child Abduction Case
Speak to a member of our specialist international team of UK family lawyers today on 0330 107 0107. This case study involved a client from England whose child was unlawfully removed by the mother to a country currently involved in an international conflict and it illustrated the intricacies of navigating the Family Court system and international […]
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20 Feb 2024
International Divorce Proceedings: A Case Study on Jurisdiction and Urgency
Speak to a member of our specialist international team of UK family lawyers today on 0330 107 0107. Introduction The complexity of divorce proceedings increases significantly when they span multiple jurisdictions. This case study examines a situation involving a French national, residing in Hong Kong, and his ex-wife living in England, highlighting some of the legal […]
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