We have written an article for Fertility Network UK magazine about the most common surrogacy myth of all – that a surrogate in the UK has a right – and is likely – to keep the baby she carries. That is neither the experience we see on the ground, nor a good statement of how the law actually works if there is a dispute, as Natalie explains.
Find out more about how we support families through surrogacy
Surrogacy is legal in the UK but the law prohibits third parties from matching for profit and stops individuals advertising for surrogates, so finding a surrogate can be challenging.
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...
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