Legal advice for same-sex families

The law is at last moving forward and acknowledging the reality of modern family life, and the vital role played by same sex parents.

Recent changes in same sex family law mean that lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender couples in an enduring relationship can now be recognised as legal parents of children.

This provides greater stability for same sex families throughout England and Wales, who can now embark on the journey to parenthood knowing that their legal status as parents can be legally secure even if they are not biological parents.

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Family law services for same sex families

At Nelsons, our specialist family law solicitors across the East Midlands advise on the full range of legal issues for same sex parents, including:

For same sex families considering donor insemination, surrogacy and adoption we can offer draft agreements to regulate such arrangements and protect you in the future.

Please note that we can only advise on a Legal Aid basis for public law/care proceedings.

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Our expertise

Our experience in children and family law ensures that we will give you advice about your circumstances. Our expert team of family solicitors includes:

  • Resolution Accredited Specialists
  • Law Society Family Panel & Advanced Family Panel members
  • Law Society Children Panel Members

Our expertise in family law is also recognised by the independent directories, The Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners.

Testimonials…

  • "Nelsons Solicitors Limited has an excellent reputation in financial relief cases involving high-net-worth individuals and complicated child-related proceedings."

    The Legal 500
  • “Accomplished practice noted for both matrimonial and childcare matters. Appropriately equipped to assist with public and private children law, including adoptions, child abductions and non-accidental injury cases..."

    Chambers and Partners
  • "...Active in high-value financial remedy matters, including those involving trusts, commercial assets and cross-border aspects.”

    Chambers and Partners (Continued)
  • "Nelsons...is a leading firm in family law. They represent people from all walks of life and always give 110% to all of their cases. Their diversity is exceptional..."

    The Legal 500 2023
  • "...Unlike other solicitors they are always on hand to speak by phone or email, night or day or weekend. They will take the most challenging pro bono cases to ensure that clients have the best representation and advocacy."

    The Legal 500 2023 (Continued)
  • "Midlands powerhouse Nelsons Solicitors Limited houses family law specialists in each of its three offices..."

    The Legal 500 2023
  • "Superb family law team, class A and the absolute go to in children law and financial relief on divorce. They far outweigh their competitors in every aspect..."

    Referee feedback provided to The Legal 500 2024
  • "...The people provide hands on support and client care from the outset concentrating on strategy and approach. Given their wealth of experience, they are financially competitive."

    Referee feedback provided to The Legal 500 2024 (Continued)
  • "Nelsons are an well-established and highly respected firm, deservedly so. They cover a number of disciplines with the utmost professionalism. They are a pleasure to deal with and prominent in the local legal community."

    Referee feedback provided to The Legal 500 2024

If you require legal advice in relation to same sex parenting, please get in touch with our specialist solicitors in Derby, Leicester, and Nottingham on 0800 024 1976 or via our online form.

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