Tag #Legal Loophole

What are the specific legal loopholes preventing Elise from gaining custody of Rebecca, and what are the immediate implications for her and the child?

Elise, a 50-year-old teacher trainer, is fighting for custody of her daughter, Rebecca, born from a same-sex relationship. Despite French law granting same-sex couples access to assisted reproductive technologies (ART) and parental rights, a legal loophole prevents Elise from obtaining custody because Rebecca was conceived in Belgium just days before the law's implementation in France. This leaves Elise with limited legal recourse, highlighting inconsistencies in the application of recent laws protecting same-sex parents.