IN. THE. KNOW. | Employment
We understand the impact of any unnecessary behaviour, and the effect it can have on employees.
How to avoid a challenge to your will.
A legal challenge is costly, time-consuming and stressful to fight and can extend for years before a conclusion is reached.
IN. THE. KNOW. | Child Proceedings
This area of family law has a wide spectrum. The legal issues concerning child proceedings and child-related matters for same-sex couples or LGBTQIA+ couples are, in some respects, unique. The Gay Lawyers team will consider each matter from an individual perspective, to ensure that the best possible outcome is achieved for all clients. We have considerable experience with all types of families and understand that each one or individual circumstances are unique.
We are able to assist with:
Child contact arrangements
Declaration of parentage
Change of name
Issues regarding child maintenance
International child abduction
Prohibited Steps Orders
Specific Issue Orders
Consensual child arrangements and parenting plans
Relocation applications, either with agreement or by consent
Adoption
Issues regarding children are often complex. Obtaining compassionate and specialist advice is crucial to ensure your parental rights and responsibilities are protected.
Spain: A Vibrant and LGBTQ+ Friendly Destination for Travelers
Spain is renowned for its progressive attitude towards LGBTQ+ rights and its warm and inclusive environment for LGBTQ+ travellers
Young trans adults in the UK are the main victims of abuse
It is devastating that the majority of trans young people have experienced verbal abuse in the last year alone, and a sign of the often horrifically transphobic times we live in here in the UK.
Valentina Petrillo: trans Paralympic athlete in discrimination row
Petrillo, however, has the right to participate in national and international competitions in the women’s category. It is the sporting regulation that says so.
IN. THE. KNOW. | Divorce / Dissolution & Financial Proceedings
Our lawyers will help you focus on the practicalities, specifically the financial aspects of a break-up, which in some cases, can have a considerable impact on your future.
Iraq: a draft legislation proposing a ban on homosexuality is submitted to Parliament
Homosexuality in Iraq was decriminalised in 1969. Now, a little over 50 years later and a year after the first attempt, a bill proposing to ban homosexuality has been reintroduced in Iraq.
IN. THE. KNOW. | Lasting Power of Attorney
Often, many people overlook the benefits of a Lasting Power of Attorney (‘LPA’).
Sanctions should be enforced on Perpetrators of LGBTQI+ Discrimination
unfortunately, homophobia, transphobia and other LGBTQI+ discrimination is still prevalent in in today’s society.
