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G, Re (Human Fertilisation and Embryology Act 2008): FD 6 Apr 2016

The applicant sought a declaration of parenthood. She and her same sex partner had been asked to signthe wrong forms when undergoing fertility treatment. Held: The court was able to rely upon the euitable doctrine of recification were there had, as here, been a clear mistake. In this cas a wholesale transposition of the content … Continue reading G, Re (Human Fertilisation and Embryology Act 2008): FD 6 Apr 2016

Padia v Padia and Another: FC 5 Aug 2021

Application for declaration of parentage. Judges: The Hon Sir Jonathan Cohen Citations: [2021] EWFC 69 Links: Bailii Statutes: Family Law Act 1986 55A Jurisdiction: England and Wales Children Updated: 20 September 2022; Ref: scu.681156

M v W (declaration of parentage): FD 2007

The court made a declaration of parentage where the legal parentage differs from the biological parentage of a child, in this case, where the child was subsequently adopted but wished to have acknowledgement of their ‘natural’ or biological parentage. Hogg J said: ‘The declaration [of natural parentage] sought would not alter or affect the validity … Continue reading M v W (declaration of parentage): FD 2007

AHE Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust v A and Others (By Their Litigation Friend, the Official Solicitor), The Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority B, B: QBD 26 Feb 2003

An IVF treatment centre used sperm from one couple to fertilise eggs from another. This was discovered, and the unwilling donors sought a paternity declaration. Held: Section 28 did not confer paternity. The mistake vitiated whatever consents had been given, and the concept under the Act of ‘treatment together’. Any interference with the right to … Continue reading AHE Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust v A and Others (By Their Litigation Friend, the Official Solicitor), The Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority B, B: QBD 26 Feb 2003

AHE Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust v A, A, YA and, ZA (By Their Litigation Friend, the Official Solicitor), the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority B, B: QBD 26 Feb 2003

References: [2003] EWHC 259 (QB), Gazette 01-May-2003, [2003] 1 FLR 1091 Links: Bailii Coram: The President An IVF treatment centre used sperm from one couple to fertilise eggs from another. This was discovered, and the unwilling donors sought a paternity declaration. Held: Section 28 did not confer paternity. The mistake vitiated whatever consents had been … Continue reading AHE Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust v A, A, YA and, ZA (By Their Litigation Friend, the Official Solicitor), the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority B, B: QBD 26 Feb 2003

X v Y: FC 7 Jul 2022

Application for a declaration of parentage under s 55A Family Law Act 1986 made by X Judges: Mrs Justice Theis Citations: [2022] EWFC 77 Links: Bailii Jurisdiction: England and Wales Children Updated: 25 July 2022; Ref: scu.679547

Gallagher v Gallagher (No 1) (Reporting Restrictions): FC 13 Jun 2022

Private Hearings are Not in Secret H sought an order restricting reporting of the divorce financial remedy proceedings, or an anonymity order. Held: The application was refused save as to identification of the children, and certain tax matters. The hearing was listed as in Private restricted only that certain people only were entitled to attend, … Continue reading Gallagher v Gallagher (No 1) (Reporting Restrictions): FC 13 Jun 2022

Aylward-Davies v Chesterman and Another: FC 4 Feb 2022

Application by AD in Form C63 seeking a declaration of parentage under s55A of the Family Law Act 1986. Specifically she seeks a declaration that Patrick Aylward (now deceased) was her biological father. Judges: Mr Justice Mostyn Citations: [2022] EWFC 4 Links: Bailii Jurisdiction: England and Wales Cited by: Cited – Gallagher v Gallagher (No … Continue reading Aylward-Davies v Chesterman and Another: FC 4 Feb 2022