F, Re

The statutory criteria for a parental order under section 54 HFEA 2008 are satisfied: the child was conceived with the gametes of one applicant, the applicants are married, the application was made within six months of birth, the child lives with the applicants, both are domiciled in the UK, both are over 18, the respondents freely and unconditionally consented, and only reasonable expenses were paid. The child's lifelong welfare is best served by making the order.

Parties: First Applicant: Mrs W; Second Applicant: Mr W; First Respondent: K; Second Respondent: E
Jurisdiction: England and Wales
Judgment Date: 11 August 2024
Procedural Posture: Family / Judgment on Application for Parental Order
Outcome: Parental Order granted
Legal Topics: Surrogacy, Parental Orders, Consent, Reasonable Expenses

Family Law Surrogacy Parental Orders Consent Reasonable Expenses

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Parties

Mrs W

First Applicant

Mr W

Second Applicant

First Respondent

Second Respondent

Procedural Posture

Family / Judgment on Application for Parental Order

Legal Issues

1 Whether the statutory criteria for a parental order are met
2 Whether the child's lifelong welfare will be met by the making of a parental order

Ratio Decidendi

Court Disposition

Parental Order granted

Orders

A Parental Order is made in respect of F, recognising Mr and Mrs W as his legal parents.