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19
Jun
2026

Resolution’s Modern Families Forum 2026

Louisa Ghevaert was delighted to attend Resolution's Modern Families Forum 2026 on 18 June 2026. There was a fantastic line up of speakers covering single parenthood and co-parenting, modern family case law update and legal aspects of trans parenting and representation of young people. There was also important insight from a panel who gave lived experience of platonic co-parenting, polyamorous families and trans parents.

27
May
2026

Rapid Rise in Parents Using Nigerian Surrogate Mothers

Louisa Ghevaert featured in The Times on 26 May 2026 discussing the rapid rise in parents from England using Nigerian surrogate mothers. This follows the latest parental order figures disclosed by The Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (Cafcass) which show Nigeria is the second most popular surrogacy destination after the US. Previously, Georgia and Ukraine were the second and third most popular international surrogacy destinations for intended parents from England.

18
May
2026

The Fertility Show 2026

The Fertility Show took place at Kensington Olympia, London, on 16 and 17 May 2026. Louisa Ghevaert was delighted to attend this busy event, now in its 17th year, which focuses on helping people navigate the fertility sector and pathways to parenthood. It brought together fertility clinics, egg and sperm banks, charities, holistic health and wellness experts as well as support services across two days to inform people about their fertility and support those embarking on family building journeys. This year, amongst other things, it was encouraging to see representation for endometriosis, MRKH and increased fertility testing options for patients.

06
May
2026

The UK Supreme Court Rules There Is No Power To Revoke A Valid Adoption Order

On 22 April 2026, the UK Supreme Court published its legal ruling on whether the court has power to revoke a validly made adoption order where there is no scope for an appeal, In the matter of X and Y (Children: Adoption Order: Setting Aside) [2026] UKSC 13. It dismissed the adoptive mother's application that her adoption of two sisters in 2013 should be set aside on welfare grounds given the final and permanent status of an adoption order. This ruling has important ramifications for children, parents and families who are contemplating or have undergone adoption proceedings and sends a clear message about the lifelong nature of an adoption order.

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