Natalie has written a guide to the basics of surrogacy for other UK family lawyers. Published in The Review, it sets out what surrogacy is, how parents find surrogates and what the law says, as well as giving a couple of case study examples.
Find out more about how we support families through surrogacy
We hope the law will change to recognise and make space for parents through non-biological surrogacy. In the meantime, we will continue to find creative solutions for parents wherever possible which navigate the law successfully and safely. Surrogacy without a biological connection is legal, and possible, but how you resolve the legal issues needs careful planning given the facts of each particular case and often it is a jigsaw of solutions which all need to be fitted together.
There are many examples of problems when a person unexpectedly dies without leaving a Will, and it is always advisable to make a Will as soon as you own any significant assets. However, starting a family should also prompt you to do so, so that you make sure the tiny...
We look at the legal and practical realities of surrogacy in the US for British expatriates, and answer the most common FAQs.
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