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