Earlier this year, the Law Commission announced that they intend to conduct research into the options for reforming the current law surrounding financial remedies upon divorce and dissolution of a civil partnership. The Government have requested that the Law Commission conduct an in-depth analysis of whether the current legal framework is still working effectively and whether fair and consistent outcomes are still being delivered for divorcing couples. The present law which determines … [Read more...]
Surrogacy – where are we now?
There has been a significant rise in the use of surrogates in recent years. It has been increasingly reported in the media and has become popular amongst celebrities. The use of surrogates has not been impacted by Covid-19. Figures have continued to rise. The legal position remains that the mother who gives birth to the child is considered the legal mother. If she is married, her husband will also be the legal father. They will both have to consent to a Parental Order being made which … [Read more...]