If you are considering a surrogate pregnancy, then you need to consult our specialist family law team first, have a home study and a full social service support survey carried out before you even attempt to become pregnant.
Surrogacy is only legal where the conditions of a Parental Order are met:
At least one of the Intended Parents is domicile within the UK from the time of the baby's birth until completion of the Parental Order process
The Intended Parents are aged at least 18
At least one of the Intended Parents is genetically related to the baby (this means by their own egg or sperm, no other relationship is acceptable)
The Intended Parents must be married to one another
It is only in these circumstances that the arrangement will legally qualify as surrogacy.
Contact Collette O'Connor for more information on any area of Family Law.
