Alternative Ways of Becoming a Parent - Parental Orders, Legal Parentage & Surrogacy Explored

Introduction

This virtual classroom seminar will explore the legal position in respect of surrogacy arrangements in the UK and the law and procedure regarding the parental order process required following a birth both in the UK and abroad.

The session will also explore the immigration issues arising out of a surrogacy arrangement abroad; to include the ways in which British nationality can be obtained and how to bring the child home from a foreign country.

It will also cover the proposed reforms to surrogacy laws in England and Wales and how this may impact the procedure going forward.

What You Will Learn

This live and interactive session will cover the following:

• Surrogacy - UK laws explained
• Domestic v international surrogacy including passport and citizenship applications
• Surrogacy reforms
• COVID-19
• IVF issues including posthumous conception, storage issues relating to eggs and embryos
• Examination of topical case law

Recording of live sessions: Soon after the Learn Live session has taken place you will be able to go back and access the recording - should you wish to revisit the material discussed.