LGBTQ family law covers legal issues arising from LGBTQ relationships and families in England, including formation, dissolution, parenting, and protection of children. A solicitor in this area handles disputes and agreements about civil partnerships or marriages, parental rights, adoption, surrogacy, and fertility treatment, plus discrimination and power-of-attorney matters. They draft and review agreements, represent clients in court or tribunals, and advise on rights, responsibilities, and remedies when relationships end or family structures change.
What a solicitor handles in these matters
The solicitor handles complex procedural steps, including applying for parental orders, navigating adoption and surrogacy frameworks, negotiating financial settlements, and engaging with relevant bodies such as the family court, the Court of Protection, and employment or discrimination tribunals.