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Head of Fertility Colin Rogerson acted for Reunite International Child Abduction Centre, the leading UK charity on international movement of children, in the Court of Appeal case Re S (Children: Parentage and Jurisdiction). The case deals with both the issue of parentage of children born through artificial insemination and when applications can be made to the English court in respect of children who are not habitually resident here. . . .

In many cases, the divorce of a shareholder will be very disruptive for the family business, even if the shareholder only has a minority interest. In this blog, we explain the best ways ways to reduce the impact on the business of the divorce of a shareholder.

When relationships start to breakdown, the business will inevitably be caught in the crossfire, creating both practical and legal challenges for those involved. In this blog, we go over non-court dispute resolution approaches that can be used during divorce to protect the family business.

Family businesses can be directly affected by their key personnel’s family breakdown. In this blog we give you our top 10 tips to limit the impact in the event of divorce.

It's vital for intended parents considering international surrogacy to consider the legal issues in the different countries involved carefully before commencing their surrogacy journey. In this blog we explore some of the key legal issues to consider. 

Surrogacy is a complex process that involves legal, ethical and emotional considerations for all parties involved. In this article, we’ll bust some of the most common myths surrounding surrogacy and the legal aspects involving it.

There are many laws that are different between England and Wales and Scotland. In this blog, we’ll take a look at cohabitation rights in these two legal jurisdictions.

In this post, Trainee Solicitor Anthony Cule asked Head of Fertility Law, Colin Rogerson, about the Academy of Adoption and Assisted Reproduction Attorneys Annual Conference in California and what we can learn from it about the future of adoption and assisted reproductive technology.

Most of you will be aware that the sale or transfer of an asset can trigger the payment of capital gains tax (CGT). What is often overlooked, is that the sale or transfer of assets upon divorce, even if transferred to one another, can trigger a CGT liability.

Last month, the Home Office published statutory guidance on the crime of controlling or coercive behaviour. In this blog, we'll focus on the key elements of the offence, and what support you can get.

Have you ever wondered if your words and actions meet the new understandings of domestic abuse? Or how film and TV series can help you understand how insidious domestic abuse can be? In this blog post, we give you our recommendations on films and Tv programmes which you might want to add to your watchlist.

One of the most stressful experiences children can go through is the separation of their parents. It's a time of uncertainty, confusion, and emotional turmoil that can leave a lasting impact, so it’s important to provide the necessary support to help them navigate this difficult time.