ARE YOU THE PARENT YOU THINK YOU ARE? UNRAVELLING THE LEGAL KNOTS OF SURROGACY.
For many couples facing infertility or other challenges in starting a family, surrogacy offers a pathway to the family life they seek. There are two types of surrogacy: – Total/Gestational Surrogacy: the eggs of the intended mother, or an egg donor, are...
Guide to direct access arrangements for children
Being separated from your child can be heart-wrenching, and yet some parents have to overcome some significant hurdles to be able to spend time with their children in a way that many families take for granted. Direct access is the ultimate goal, and in this...
Agreeing access arrangements for children – welfare considerations
A relationship breakdown often means a dramatic change in life for all involved and when parents live apart, arrangements need to be agreed about how and when children will see each of their parents. If a couple can agree arrangements between themselves, it...
Agreeing ‘access’ arrangements for children particularly at Christmas
This is an exciting time of year for families and children. Children are engaged in activities at school and talking about their ‘wish’ lists with their friends. For separating parents and their children Christmas can be tough. A relationship breakdown often...