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NI court rejects legal parent bid in private sperm donation case

A woman whose wife conceived via private donor cannot be named a second parent because the couple did not use available legal routes, appeal judges have ruled.

12 June 2026
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Justice Minister approves further legal aid fee increases for solicitors

04 June 2026

Northern Ireland High Court Dismisses Bid to Override Scottish Power of Attorney

18 May 2026
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Court of Appeal Dismisses Father's Bid to Move Son to England After 13 Years of Litigation

12 May 2026
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Northern Ireland Minister Pledges Legislation to Strip Parental Rights from Child Murderers

06 May 2026
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Finance Minister O’Dowd Pledges Family Law Changes After Domestic Homicides

30 April 2026
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Petition Seeks Jade’s Law Equivalent in Northern Ireland Legislation

28 April 2026
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High Court Orders Registration of Enduring Power of Attorney for Man with Cerebral Palsy After Appeal

13 April 2026
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High Court Upholds Freeing Orders for Three Siblings But Criticises Trust's Handling of Contact

01 April 2026
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High Court Issues Guidance on Child Surname Changes After Split Ruling in Father's Conviction Case

12 March 2026
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High Court Rules Health Trust Breached Mother's Rights Over Delayed Care Reviews

09 March 2026
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Stewarts Solicitors Expands to Six Locations via Acquisition

27 February 2026
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