International Surrogacy as Your Route to Parenthood
Many parents want to explore international surrogacy if they are struggling to conceive naturally or if they are in an LGBTQI+ relationship.
At OTS Solicitors our Family Law Solicitors and Immigration Lawyers work together to advise on international surrogacy and immigration rules on bringing a child born outside the UK to the UK so you can begin life as a family.
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For family law and immigration legal advice call OTS Solicitors on 0203 959 9123 or complete our online enquiry form.
Our lawyers speak Arabic, Armenian, Farsi, French/Mauritian Creole, Spanish, Tamil Tagalog/Ilonggo, Urdu/Punjabi
Why choose international surrogacy?
You may want to adopt or to find a UK surrogate but both options can be hard because there are few young children available for adoption and it is just as difficult to find a UK surrogate.
Other countries have encouraged surrogacy as a route to parenthood and that’s why many couples investigate international surrogacy. You may want to choose a country where surrogacy is relatively common or opt to use a country where you have historical links. For example, the US is widely known for its established surrogacy framework although US surrogacy laws depend on the State where your surrogate lives. If you are choosing an overseas country based on a personal connection or for heritage reasons it is essential to get the latest advice on surrogacy law in that country.
Bringing your child to the UK
Our Immigration Solicitors will be able to explain the process of how to go about bringing your child back to the UK.
It is important to take detailed legal advice in advance of committing to the surrogacy arrangement so you are not surprised by the process or timescale. There is nothing worse than welcoming a baby into the world and then being frustrated by the process you need to follow with the Home Office to get your baby a British passport or to get your child back to the UK so you can sort out British citizenship for them if they didn't acquire that at birth.
The UK entry clearance process will depend on the country you choose for international surrogacy. For example, if you choose the US, your child is a US citizen at birth and can get a US passport. The child should not enter the UK without a valid visa. In other countries, your child will need to wait for a British passport and the relevant visa.
Legal parenthood
Most children born through international surrogacy arrangements are made the subject of parental orders once they are in the UK. This order is normally necessary to confer the legal status of parents on the parents. Without the order, the surrogate mother (and potentially her spouse) might remain your child’s parents under UK law.
Your international surrogacy path explained
Our Family Law Solicitors offer legal advice on:
- Preliminary family law options and rights advice so you know what steps you need to take after your child has been born through an international surrogate
- Parental orders advice and representation
- International adoption orders
- Child arrangement orders
Our Family Law Solicitors work with our Immigration Solicitors so you give you joined-up legal advice on matters such as:
- Entry clearance for your child into the UK
- British citizenship for your child
Online and London Family Law Solicitors and Immigration Lawyers
For family law and immigration legal advice call OTS Solicitors on 0203 959 9123 or complete our online enquiry form.
Our lawyers speak Arabic, Armenian, Farsi, French/Mauritian Creole, Spanish, Tamil Tagalog/Ilonggo, Urdu/Punjabi
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