Comment piece published in Bionews: Why did the High Court strip a transgender father of legal parenthood?

by Xander Gowler | Feb 25, 2026 | Donor conception, Gender identity, LGBT+ family building

Natalie has written a piece for Bionews sharing our shock and concern about the recent case of FZ v MZ where the High Court found that a transgender father, whose wife conceived through donor insemination, was not his child’s legal parent because he had a gender...

Planning for death when you’re making life – why you should make a will if you’re conceiving through assisted reproduction

by Franklyn | Jan 28, 2026 | Donor conception, Surrogacy

There are many examples of problems when a person unexpectedly dies without leaving a Will, and it is always advisable to make a Will as soon as you own any significant assets. However, starting a family should also prompt you to do so, so that you make sure the tiny...

What is the difference between parental responsibility and legal parenthood?

by Robyn | Nov 19, 2025 | Adoption, Donor conception, LGBT+ family building, Surrogacy

Parental responsibility and legal parenthood are legal terms which relate to the rights and responsibilities which parents and other adults have in relation to children. Both are possible at once but also individually without the other. Below, we look at the nuances...

Natalie speaks at legal event in London on international adoption, surrogacy and non-biological parents

by Robyn | Jul 28, 2025 | Adoption, International surrogacy, Surrogacy, Surrogacy campaigning

Natalie was delighted to join a wonderful panel at Dawson Cornwell in London to discuss the maze of international adoption and surrogacy, speaking alongside adoption law specialist Hilka Holman, Judge Fiona Mwale of the Malawi High Court, Spencer Clarke from the...

Natalie speaks at the Fertility Show 2025

by Alejandra | May 27, 2025 | International surrogacy, LGBT+ family building, Surrogacy, Surrogacy campaigning

Natalie was delighted to speak at the Fertility Show at Olympia in London on Saturday 17 May 2025. She was asked to join host Seetal Savla for a Q&A panel on surrogacy together with Kreena Dhiman, a parent through independent UK surrogacy, podcaster and founder of...