Check out our latest blog re #mediation and fertility law

Mediation is an increasingly common way of resolving family disputes, and can be an effective alternative to lengthy and stressful court proceedings in appropriate cases. Richard, who is a trained Resolution mediator, was recently asked to write an article for the Review (a journal for family lawyers) on mediation in fertility law cases. His article has been published in The Review’s edition focussed on mediation.
A lot of our disputed cases involve fertility related issues such as known donation disputes, surrogacy disputes and issues relating to parentage when same sex families break down. The flexibility of mediation lends itself to the differing dynamics of the structure of these types of families and can help to address sensitive issues. Mediation is a voluntary process and allows families in dispute to reach their own solutions with the assistance of a trained mediator, rather than have the uncertainty that can happen in court.
You can read the article here. For more information about mediation and family disputes and the services we offer please contact Richard at Richard@nataliegambleassociates.com

http://www.nataliegambleassociates.co.uk/blog/ . #familylaw

Could you become a surrogate?

Maybe you just don't know how to do it, or enough about it. Read on and learn how... http://buff.ly/QfNgFa

All time high for lesbian couples conceiving in UK.

HFEA reports all time high for lesbian couples conceiving at UK fertility clinics.

http://www.nataliegambleassociates.co.uk/blog/2014/03/30/hfea-reports-all-time-high-for-lesbian-couples-conceiving-at-uk-fertilitty-clinics/ …

Ruth Hunt on equal marriage

Lovely piece from Ruth Hunt on the landmark that is equal marriage and what lies ahead.

http://www.pinknews.co.uk/2014/03/28/ruth-hunt-we-must-celebrate-equal-marriage-whilst-looking-ahead-to-what-is-still-to-be-done/ …

NHS fertility treatments allow two-mum families to reach record levels

http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/nhs-fertility-treatments-allow-twomum-families-to-reach-record-levels-9219415.html …

Stonewall guide for same sex couples planning marriage

Excellent Stonewall guide for same sex couples planning marriage from this Saturday onwards...

http://www.stonewall.org.uk/documents/Tying%20The%20Knot.pdf

Important new Court of Appeal decision on same sex parenting.

Families are no longer only one man and one woman. Therefore, working out what is best for the child/ren is complex in court.

This case ruling examines why.

http://www.bailii.org/ew/cases/EWCA/Civ/2014/336.html …

EU court says no to maternity leave for #surrogacy just as UK legal rights ratified.

Europe lags behind UK as usual!

http://www.theguardian.com/money/2014/mar/18/surrogacy-mothers-maternity-leave-european-court …

April 2015: Maternity Pay and Rights changes

Govt announces date for surrogacy parents getting maternity leave/pay rights - April 2015

https://www.gov.uk/government/news/landmark-children-and-families-act-2014-gains-royal-assent …

Maternity Leave for Surrogacy Parents

Great piece in Yorkshire Times celebrating John Healey (MP)'s role in winning maternity leave for surrogacy parents.

http://www.southyorkshiretimes.co.uk/news/local/victory-for-surrogate-parents-and-dearne-mp-1-6506395 …

First same sex couples to become legally married couples from midnight tonight!

http://www.pinknews.co.uk/2014/03/12/uk-first-sex-couple-become-legally-married-tonight/ … #equalmarriage

Pls get civil partnership conversion sorted asap. First same sex couples to take legal status are now last to get access to #equalmarriage

Indian surrogacy with the medical

Good news for British Asians travelling to India for surrogacy - no medical visa required if you have OCI status .

http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/no-visa-needed-for-pios-coming-for-surrogacy/article5757788.ece …

Congratulations Beth Warren

Widow wins fight to extend storage of husband's sperm

http://www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/midlands-news/birmingham-widow-beth-warren-wins-6781312 …

All aboard for babies abroad!

Independent reports rise in parents flocking overseas for surrogacy.

Comment from Natalie:

http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/revealed-surrogate-births-hit-record-high-as-couples-flock-abroad-9162834.html …

SUMMER INTERNSHIP: NGA and Brilliant Beginnings

The NGA and Brilliant Beginnings summer internship scheme is now open to applications.

Closing date: 30 April

http://www.nataliegambleassociates.co.uk/page/careers/77/ …

Law comission on pre-nups

Law commission recommends introduction of binding pre/post nuptial agreements http://lawcommission.justice.gov.uk/areas/marital-property-agreements.htm …

#relativestrangers

New book on fascinating research on UK #donorconception. Tweet #relativestrangers for chance to win a copy http://ow.ly/tOj4x

Donor Concieved Families

Natalie delighted to be speaking about Donor Conceived Families at BioNews event on 22 May.

http://www.bionews.org.uk/page_399601.asp?dinfo=s4bxPlX6JyiY4lkDzmBcekUg&PPID=399544 …

Have you booked yet?

Less than 2 weeks to #FamiliesThruSurrogacy.

http://www.familiesthrusurrogacy.com/global-conferences/conference-info-uk#conf-schedule-uk …

And daddy makes three...

3 parent birth certificates in Canada. Brilliant stuff - should be available here too ...

http://www.bionews.org.uk/page_396795.asp?dinfo=s4bxPlX6JyiY4lkDzmBcekUg&PPID=397105 … @BioNewsUK

International Surrogacy: secure your legal parenthood

1,000+ UK families per year through #internationalsurrogacy - but only a few apply to secure legal parenthood.

http://www.bionews.org.uk/page_397263.asp?dinfo=s4bxPlX6JyiY4lkDzmBcekUg&PPID=397105 ….

Passive parenting won't hold up in Court

Report on recent case where court ruled two children shall live with their father after years of litigation http://gu.com/p/3mzmc/tw

Government urges caution with foreign surrogacy arrangements

From @marilynstowe's blog

http://www.marilynstowe.co.uk/2014/02/12/government-urges-caution-with-foreign-surrogacy-arrangements/ …

Foreign Office issues new guidance on international surrogacy

http://www.nataliegambleassociates.co.uk/blog/2014/02/11/new-foreign-office-guidance-for-parents-planning-international-surrogacy/ …

Posthumous conception

What UK law says about what should happen to your eggs, sperm or embryos after you die.

http://www.nataliegambleassociates.co.uk/page/Posthumous-conception/44/ …

Need advice on divorce and mediation?

If you need advice on your options on #divorce and how #mediation can help please contact us #familylaw

http://www.nataliegambleassociates.co.uk/page/family-disputes/102/

Rising tide of divorce

#divorce rates increase according to official data just released.

http://bbc.in/1fybP6v . #familylaw

Families Through Surrogacy Conference: March 8-9th. Book tickets today!

Team NGA is going to #FamiliesThruSurrogacy 8-9 March. Speakers incl Natalie & Helen. You can book tickets here http://familiesthrusurrogacy.com/uk/

Could you be a trustee for the National Gamete Donation Trust?

The NGDT is looking for new trustees, do you think you could be part of this important work?

http://www.brilliantbeginnings.co.uk/blog/could-you-be-a-trustee-for-the-national-gamete-donation-trust …

UK surrogacy law in summary

Excellent summary of UK surrogacy law by Bianca Jackson at Coram Chambers http://www.familylawweek.co.uk/site.aspx?i=ed127234 …

Same sex marriage passed in Scotland. Fantastic news!

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-scotland-politics-25960225 …

Surrogacy: Have a legal plan before you go abroad

And meanwhile in Thailand, Israeli parents fight to bring surrogate children home.

http://www.bionews.org.uk/page_392661.asp?dinfo=s4bxPlX6JyiY4lkDzmBcekUg&PPID=393255 …

Surrogacy law change in Ireland: New law proposals

http://www.bionews.org.uk/page_393342.asp?dinfo=s4bxPlX6JyiY4lkDzmBcekUg&PPID=393255 …

Whilst courts squabble over motherhood

 http://www.irishtimes.com/news/crime-and-law/state-argues-surrogate-is-legal-mother-of-twins-1.1677762 …

Natalie on BBC news to discuss sperm storage and the Beth Warren case

Natalie interviewed on BBC news this evening about sperm storage and the Beth Warren case.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b03t6xv3/Look_East_East_04_02_2014/ …

Good luck Beth Warren!

Widow's fight to keep husband's sperm continues...

 http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/widow-begins-case-to-keep-dead-husbands-sperm-9100419.html …

Good luck Beth!

PET charity and Thank You IVF.

More about the wonderful charity PET, its genesis, and why those who have benefited from IVF can say thank you

http://www.bionews.org.uk/page_391528.asp?dinfo=s4bxPlX6JyiY4lkDzmBcekUg&PPID=390813 …

How does the law work if you fall out with your known sperm donor or co-parents?

http://www.nataliegambleassociates.co.uk/page/Known-donor-and-co-parenting-disputes/89/ …

Check out our January e-newsletter!

Email us at hello@nataliegambleassociates to subscribe

http://email.lovejiffymail.com/t/r-B6F1AFEDF6297F032540EF23F30FEDED?fb_action_ids=10153754972120354&fb_action_types=og.likes&fb_source=other_multiline&action_object_map=%5B582997595103317%5D&action_type_map=%5B%22og.likes%22%5D&action_ref_map=%5B%5D …

More time needed to decide whether to harvest sperm from man in a coma, High Court rules

http://www.nataliegambleassociates.co.uk/blog/2014/01/17/more-time-needed-to-decide-whether-sperm-should-be-harvested-from-man-in-a-coma-court-rules/ …

Families Thru Surrogacy Conference in Windsor, 8-9 March

Families Thru Surrogacy conference in Windsor, 8-9 March will be a great opportunity to meet leading experts and families in one place http://www.familiesthrusurrogacy.com
Natalie and Helen are both looking forward to being keynote speakers there.

Sperm donor Mark Langridge loses appeal against paying child support

Read the full story here:
http://www.yellowad.co.uk/news.cfm?id=983&headline=Sperm%20donor%20loses%20appeal …

More about the case:
 http://www.nataliegambleassociates.co.uk/blog/tag/mark-langridge/ …

Same-sex Marriage: US (Utah's) Setback

Whilst we head towards the first #samesexmarriages in the UK things are not so smooth for our friends in the US
http://www.newyorker.com/online/blogs/comment/2014/01/a-setback-for-same-sex-marriage.html?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter …