19
Jan
2018
Jan
2018
Trends in Fertility and Family Law
There have been a number of significant developments in UK fertility law, policy and practice recently.
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Jan
2016
Jan
2016
Donor conception law, Embryo Law, Fertility Law, International Surrogacy Law, Louisa Ghevaert, Parenting Law, Surrogacy Law
Fertility and Family Law in Action
The last 12 months has been a busy year on the fertility law front as its association with family law has continued to evolve, both nationally and internationally.
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Mar
2015
Mar
2015
BBC Radio London Interview: Solo Father Through Surrogacy Awarded Adoption Order
Specialist surrogacy and family lawyer Louisa Ghevaert was delighted to be interviewed on BBC London 94.9 Have Your Say on 9 March 2015.
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Feb
2015
Feb
2015
BBC World Service Interview: Banning Commercial Surrogacy in Thailand
Specialist surrogacy lawyer Louisa Ghevaert was delighted to join the debate on BBC World Service Have Your Say on Friday 20 February 2015.
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Nov
2014
Nov
2014
Donor conception law, Fertility Law, International Surrogacy Law, Louisa Ghevaert, Parenting Law, Surrogacy Law
Louisa Ghevaert recognised as leading expert in UK fertility and parenting law
Specialist fertility and family lawyer Louisa Ghevaert is delighted to be ranked by Chambers and Partners UK Guide 2015.
03
Oct
2014
Oct
2014
International Surrogacy Law: Time Limit for parental order
The English High Court has today (3 October 2014) published a significant legal ruling on the 6 month time limit for issuing a parental order in the English Family Court set out in s54 Human Fertilisation and Embryology Act 2008.
04
Dec
2013
Dec
2013
Fertility and family law in progress
2013 has been another busy year in terms of the practice of fertility and family law. The law continues to evolve and face many challenges in view of the globalisation of fertility treatment, increasingly complex family building expectations and modern family life.
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Jul
2013
Jul
2013
Louisa Ghevaert Shortlisted by Family Law Awards 2013
Louisa Ghevaert is delighted to be shortlisted by Jordan's Family Law Awards 2013 in the category of Most Innovative Family Lawyer of the Year. This helps to further raise the profile of fertility law in the UK and its developing association with traditional family law and helps those struggling to have a much wanted family of their own.
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Dec
2012
Dec
2012
Maternity leave granted in surrogacy cases
The Government has recently announced that it will be introducing maternity leave in 2015 to parents through surrogacy. Intended parents through surrogacy will then be eligible for maternity pay and new flexible parental leave if they meet the legal requirements.
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Nov
2012
Nov
2012
Elizabeth Banks welcomes second surrogate son
Hollywood actress, Elizabeth Banks, 38, has hit the headlines again this week following the announcement of the birth of her second surrogate born son.
12
Oct
2012
Oct
2012
Three reasons why surrogacy can go wrong
Surrogacy offers hope of a much wanted family to many. However, it can be a risky business and not all experiences are positive.
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Sep
2012
Sep
2012
Mother in surrogacy case fights legal battle for maternity rights
An intended mother from Kent is taking legal action against the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions for the same maternity rights as adoptive parents.
