We look at the legal and practical realities of surrogacy in the US for British expatriates, and answer the most common FAQs.
International surrogacy
Why do I need a will for a surrogacy arrangement?
Putting a will in place is on many of our to-do lists. With busy lives and various responsibilities, making a will usually ends up getting overlooked and becomes as a task we ‘should do’ but just haven’t got round to sorting. It is a good idea for anyone with...
Will my child through surrogacy be born British? And how do I apply for a British Passport?
If you are expecting a child through surrogacy, one of your top questions may be how you get a British passport for your baby, particularly if they are born outside the UK. British nationality can be complicated in surrogacy cases, and what you need to do depends on...
Two High Court decisions on Nigerian surrogacy highlight the perils of anonymous surrogacy
The English High Court has this year made parental orders in favour of two sets of parents from the UK who have had children born through anonymous surrogacy arrangements in Nigeria, both involving the Nigerian fertility clinic LifeLink. In Re H (anonymous surrogacy)...
Thinking of surrogacy in Colombia or Mexico? Make sure you’ve considered the legal issues and weighed the risks carefully
Mexico and Colombia are emerging surrogacy destinations for UK parents, which appear to be in a sharp period of growth. There remains a limited track record (bear in mind only 5 parental orders were recorded for children born in Mexico up to 2022) but they have become...
Comment piece published in Bionews about US surrogacy and birthright citizenship
Natalie was asked to write a summary for Bionews about how the new US administration’s Executive Order on birthright citizenship is impacting UK parents through US surrogacy.
Natalie speaks at legal event in London on international adoption, surrogacy and non-biological parents
Natalie was delighted to join a wonderful panel at Dawson Cornwell in London to discuss the maze of international adoption and surrogacy, speaking alongside adoption law specialist Hilka Holman, Judge Fiona Mwale of the Malawi High Court, Spencer Clarke from the English Law Commission and immigration lawyer Barry O’Leary, at an event which prompted a lively and passionate discussion about how we could improve adoption to better support the welfare of children.
Travelling home with your baby born through international surrogacy – the options
UK immigration law around surrogacy is complex. There’s no single process that fits all, and the best route home will depend on your personal situation and the country where your baby is born.
Surrogacy rules are outdated and heartless – we are quoted in the Times today
Rohan Silva wrote a beautiful piece about his and his wife’s experience of surrogacy in California, and he has now followed up with a comment piece, arguing that UK law on parentage and recognition of surrogacy agreement needs to change. We of course wholeheartedly agree, and our director Natalie is quoted in the piece.
Natalie speaks at the Fertility Show 2025
Natalie was delighted to join a panel of expert speakers for the Fertility Show 2025