Archive for October 14th, 2024

Could AT v BT [2023] EWHC 3531 (Fam) signal the revival of the compensation principle in divorce settlements?

During divorce proceedings the family court will very occasionally consider offering one of the  parties an agreed compensation for the loss they suffered because of the relationship.  The case of AT v BT [2023] EWHC 3531 (Fam) is a prime example.  Some feel Mr Justice Francis’ decision may be a sign that there could be a […]

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Do egg donors have legal rights to a child in the UK?

In a recent blog we looked at whether a sperm donor has legal rights to the children born as a result of their donation.  In this blog  we’d like to look at a very similar question, whether egg donors have legal rights to a child in the UK. Donating eggs to someone in need is an […]

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