Parenthood Of Same Sex Couples In The EU With Elias Yiannatsis

Parenthood Of Same Sex Couples In The EU With Elias Yiannatsis

June 24, 2026 · 48 min · Season 1 · Episode 17

About this episode

Elias Yiannatsis discusses the legal challenges faced by same-sex parents in the EU regarding recognition and rights.

What happens when a family is legally recognized in one European country but not in another? Family law attorney Elias Yiannatsis explores the legal challenges facing same-sex parents across the European Union, from cross-border recognition of parenthood to adoption, surrogacy, and international family rights. Founder of Elias Yiannatsis & Associates, Elias specializes in international family law, handling complex cross-border disputes involving child relocation, international child abduction, adoption, and surrogacy. A member of the Athens Bar Association, legal advisor to Proud Parents, and volunteer with NELFA, he has been actively involved in advancing LGBTQ+ family rights in Greece and across Europe. Learn more and register at consiliuminstitute.com and get 10% off using the code BOLD10.

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