About www.modernfamilieslaw.com

Welcome to www.modernfamilieslaw.com the bespoke website of Pauline Troy (Practising Barrister). I  have over 36 years experience of providing expert legal advice in relation to all aspects of children's law but with a special interest in Modern Family Law matters arising in the context of Same Sex Parenting Arrangements, Surrogacy and all aspects of the complexity of family structures including Donor Assisted Conception, Step Parent Adoptions and disputes about legal parentage. I am part of the family team of experienced barristers in Brighton at www.1cor.com supported by a dedicated team of highly professional clerks to provide a personalised and effective service for my clients. As a member of the LGBTQ+ community myself and an experienced parent I have the in depth knowledge and personal experience to assist you to navigate all issues that can arise in these complex situations.

Expert Advice and Representation for the LGBTQ+ Community in all aspects of Children's Law

Expert advice before a child is even born is crucial to avoiding problems that can arise in any family so I am here to help

Creating a family outside of the typical/conventional heterosexual model is an emotional rollercoaster for all involved even when things go well, but when they go wrong, they tend to go very badly wrong. All involved adults need to understand the issues relating to the legal framework for the family that has been created against a background that it is not possible to have more than two legal parents, regardless of whether there are more than two adults involved in the arrangements. Understanding the legal framework is essential to avoid potentially expensive and emotionally draining disputes further down the line.

Modern Family Law embraces all aspects of creating a family outside of the typical structure of opposite sex parents who are both genetically connected to their children. This is a specialist area of family law and requires advice from an expert who understands the complexity of the emotional and legal issues where a child is born through donor insemination, assisted reproduction, surrogacy or a family is created through adoption. As a barrister with over 36 years legal experience and a modern family of my own, I fully understand the worries, anxiety and emotional impact of embarking upon this journey even before a child is conceived.