Why You Should Update Your Will As Soon As You Decide To Separate
What happens to my estate if I do not update my Will before my divorce is finalised? If you have a Will naming your spouse…
LGBT Parenting: Is Artificial Insemination More Complicated for Lesbian Couples?
Depending on the couple’s circumstances, the child’s other intended parent may find herself in a more complicated limbo in terms of legal status. We consider…
LGBT Parenting: What does Surrogacy mean for Gay Couples in UK?
What is surrogacy? Surrogacy is an arrangement in which a woman becomes pregnant and gives birth to a child for another person, or couple, who…
Common Myths about Adoption
We tackle some of the common myths about Adoption in this country and share some lesser known facts that might help you to start your…
What You Need to Know Before Travelling Alone with Your Children
What does this mean for you? You must have consent from anyone else who has parental responsibility for the child (usually both parents) before taking…
Single Parents can now Obtain Parental Orders in UK
It is important to note that the normal criteria for applying for a Parental Order still applies, with the added caveat that the intended parent…
“Alternative” Families: Adoption and Surrogacy
At Allard Bailey, we recognise that adoption and surrogacy are not just legal processes but deeply personal journeys, often following exhaustive conception attempts, or failed…
