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Kingsley Napley’s Medical Negligence Team ‘walks together’ with the Dame Vera Lynn Children’s Charity
Sharon Burkill
26 March 2012
Les droits des pères dans un dossier révolutionnaire d’une «famille à 3 parents»
La décision de A contre B & C, a été prononcé par la Cour d'Appel d'Angleterre et du Pays de Galles, mercredi 14 Mars.
La Cour a pris sa décision à l’unanimité en faveur du père biologique (A), client de Kingsley Napley. Dans ce litige, un couple de femmes (B et C) qui élevait l’enfant en l’absence du père biologique cherchait à restreindre l’accès de ce père à son enfant.
27 January 2012
Surrogacy: who’s the Mummy?
The unusual case of two lesbian mothers in Florida raises interesting questions relating to the use of surrogates and what the legal situation would be in a similar situation in England and Wales.
27 January 2012
Divorce: The Debrett's Guide to Civilised Separation – a sign of the times?
The rate of divorce continues to rise. Nowadays, one marriage in every three statistically is destined to end with divorce. It is perhaps unsurprising then that Debrett’s is looking to offer couples advice on how to manage a divorce graciously.
27 January 2012
Divorce: Rise in divorce rates
The Office of National Statistics has revealed that, for the first time since 2003, there has been a rise in the divorce rate in England and Wales. The rate of divorce in 2010 rose 4.9%, with commentators suggesting that the current economic situation, and the added strain this has on relationships, might be to blame for the increase.
27 January 2012
Inheritance: Rights for unmarried couples
The Law Commission published a consultation paper in October 2009 discussing reforms to the intestacy rules and family provision on death. After over 150 responses and further supplementary consultations in 2011, the Law Commission’s final report was released on 14 December (Law Com No 311 - www.lawcom.gov.uk).
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