Pride through a personal lens and the reality behind the rainbow
I feel fortunate to have been raised in an LGBTQIA+ environment, with my uncle being a gay man. I have…
Pride
Expanding paths to parenthood through surrogacy and assisted fertility
Pride Week is a time to celebrate the diversity, resilience, and achievements of LGBTQ+ communities. One area where significant advances…
My place in law
I didn’t always think I would be able to bring my whole self into a place like this.
Law is…
Why diversity and inclusion matters to me
Diversity and inclusion are not just words or workplace initiatives to me—they are values that shape how I believe people…
Arrangements for children after a same-sex divorce or separation
It is a sad reality of life that sometimes a relationship breaks down. Navigating this difficult time can sometimes be…
Civil partnerships, same-sex marriage, and relationship breakdown in England and Wales
As we celebrate PRIDE month in June, it is a good opportunity to reflect on some of the most common…
Surrogacy and Pride: Legal pathways to parenthood for LGBTQ+ families.
For many LGBTQIA+ individuals and couples, surrogacy offers a beautiful path to parenthood. But while the journey is filled with…
Pride in the workplace: Anti-discrimination rights and legal protections
Nearly 20 years ago, the ECJ decision of P v S and Cornwall County Council marked the first landmark judgment…
Understanding same-sex divorce and civil partnerships in England and Wales
Over the last 20 years, the law in England and Wales has become much more inclusive to those wishing to…
Family friendly employment rights for LGBTQ+ parents
The Equality Act 2010 enshrined discrimination laws in one piece of legislation, including laws preventing employers from discriminating based on…
Beth Hibberd – I always knew I was gay
People always ask me ‘When did you realise that you’re gay?’ and I usually answer ‘I always knew’. Because for…
Pride and pronouns
I don’t use pronouns in my email signature and when I was asked to write this article as part of…
LGBTQ+ Family Law FAQs
The law within England and Wales has evolved towards gender neutrality, with civil partnerships being possible from 2005 and same…
What happens to children in same-sex separation
Divorce or separation can be a challenging time for any family. Navigating Same-sex separation or divorce in England and Wales…
Considering surrogacy as a route to parenthood
Having a child through surrogacy is a life changing and exciting process, and it is a route to parenthood available…
Property ownership guide for same-sex couples
There are two commonly held “myths” regarding the ownership of a residential property with another person, such as your partner…
Same-sex couples and estate planning
According to the Office of National Statistics (ONS), it is estimated that 3.3% of the UK population aged 16 and…