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Thursday 1 May 2014

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
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Wednesday 2 April 2014

Could you become a surrogate?

Maybe you just don't know how to do it, or enough about it. Read on and learn how...
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Sunday 30 March 2014

All time high for lesbian couples conceiving in UK.

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

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Friday 28 March 2014

Ruth Hunt on equal marriage

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

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Thursday 27 March 2014

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

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Wednesday 26 March 2014

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
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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 …
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Wednesday 19 March 2014

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

Europe lags behind UK as usual!

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Tuesday 18 March 2014

April 2015: Maternity Pay and Rights changes

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

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Maternity Leave for Surrogacy Parents

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

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Wednesday 12 March 2014

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



Pls get civil partnership conversion sorted asap. First same sex couples to take legal status are now last to get access to
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Monday 10 March 2014

Indian surrogacy with the medical

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

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Thursday 6 March 2014

Congratulations Beth Warren

Widow wins fight to extend storage of husband's sperm

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Saturday 1 March 2014

All aboard for babies abroad!

Independent reports rise in parents flocking overseas for surrogacy.

Comment from Natalie:

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Friday 28 February 2014

SUMMER INTERNSHIP: NGA and Brilliant Beginnings

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

Closing date: 30 April

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Thursday 27 February 2014

Law comission on pre-nups

Law commission recommends introduction of binding pre/post nuptial agreements
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Wednesday 26 February 2014

#relativestrangers

New book on fascinating research on UK . Tweet for chance to win a copy
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Monday 24 February 2014

Donor Concieved Families

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

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Sunday 23 February 2014

Have you booked yet?

Less than 2 weeks to .

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Tuesday 18 February 2014

And daddy makes three...

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

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International Surrogacy: secure your legal parenthood

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

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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
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Wednesday 12 February 2014

Government urges caution with foreign surrogacy arrangements

From 's blog

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Tuesday 11 February 2014

Foreign Office issues new guidance on international surrogacy

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Saturday 8 February 2014

Posthumous conception

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

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Friday 7 February 2014

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/
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Rising tide of divorce

rates increase according to official data just released.

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Thursday 6 February 2014

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

Team NGA is going to 8-9 March. Speakers incl Natalie & Helen. You can book tickets here
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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?

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Wednesday 5 February 2014

UK surrogacy law in summary

Excellent summary of UK surrogacy law by Bianca Jackson at Coram Chambers
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Tuesday 4 February 2014

Same sex marriage passed in Scotland. Fantastic news!

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Surrogacy: Have a legal plan before you go abroad

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

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Surrogacy law change in Ireland: New law proposals



Whilst courts squabble over motherhood

 
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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.

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Saturday 1 February 2014

Good luck Beth Warren!

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

 

Good luck Beth!
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Friday 31 January 2014

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

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Monday 20 January 2014

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

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Check out our January e-newsletter!

Email us at hello@nataliegambleassociates to subscribe



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

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Wednesday 15 January 2014

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
Natalie and Helen are both looking forward to being keynote speakers there.
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Tuesday 14 January 2014

Sperm donor Mark Langridge loses appeal against paying child support

Read the full story here:


More about the case:
 
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Tuesday 7 January 2014

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

Whilst we head towards the first in the UK things are not so smooth for our friends in the US
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