Citizenship for children born by surrogacy
The principle is set out that the woman who bears the child is recognised as the mother even though she may have been impregnated by the egg of another woman. The birth mother is recognised as having a lifelong relationship with such a child.
Where the child is born abroad, a father may apply to the courts in Ireland for a declaration of parentage, while applying for an emergency travel certificate to bring the child home.
The father must undertake to proceed with his application for guardianship within a time limit when the child is brought to Ireland.
This legislation is long overdue and it is imperative that these guidelines be made law as soon as possible.
Seminar by leading Collaborative lawyers
COLLABORATIVE LAW DEVELOPMENTS
On Friday the 4th of February 2011 a group of 25 Collaborative Lawyers gathered at the Stillorgan Park Hotel to hear William Hogg and Duane Plant of the Cambridge Law Practice share their valuable experience in Collaborative Law.
Collaborative law Seminar
COLLABORATIVE LAW DEVELOPMENTS
On Friday the 4th of February 2011 a group of 25 Collaborative Lawyers gathered at the Stillorgan Park Hotel to hear William Hogg and Duane Plant of the Cambridge Law Practice share their valuable experience in Collaborative Law.
Resolution group in the UK reacts to Law Commission paper on Pre-nupital Agreements
Resolution, which was formerly known as the Solicitors Family Law Association (SFLA), is an organisation of 5700 lawyers based in the United Kingdom who believe in a constructive, non-confrontational approach to family law matters. Resolution also campaigns for improvements to the family justice system.
The Law Commission in the UK released a paper on the status of Pre-nupital Agreements and the Family Law Association, Resolution has called for pre-nupital agreements to be legally binding.
Study of Family Law Courts
A study of the Family Law Courts has been carried out for the Minister of State for Children by Dr Evelyn Mahon, senior lecturer in social work and social policy in Trinity College Dublin, and Elena Moore, a research graduate.
Law Reform Commission reports on Guardianship
A new report by the Law Reform Commission sets out a new regime of rights for fathers, recognising their role and responsibilities as parents.
