Z v X (Declaration of Parentage)

Z v X (Declaration of Parentage)

Z is the legal father of A, B, and C by virtue of genetic paternity, as the statutory provisions do not displace the common law principle in these circumstances; declaration of parentage is granted but does not confer parental responsibility.

Parties
Applicant: Z; 1st Respondent: X; 2nd Respondent: A; 3rd Respondent: B; 4th Respondent: C; Children's Guardian: Jane Powell
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
14 August 2020
Procedural Posture
Declaration of Parentage / Final Judgment
Outcome
Declaration of parentage granted in favour of Z for all three children.
Legal Topics
Parentage, IVF, Legal Parenthood, Parental Responsibility
Family Law Parentage IVF Legal Parenthood Parental Responsibility

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Parties

Z

Applicant

X

1st Respondent

A

2nd Respondent

B

3rd Respondent

C

4th Respondent

Jane Powell

Children's Guardian

Procedural Posture

Declaration of Parentage / Final Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether Z is the legal parent of A, B, and C conceived via IVF using Z's sperm and donor eggs carried by X
  2. 2 Whether statutory provisions or common law principles govern parentage in these circumstances
  3. 3 Whether declaration of parentage confers parental responsibility

Ratio Decidendi

Z is the legal father of A, B, and C by virtue of genetic paternity, as the statutory provisions do not displace the common law principle in these circumstances; declaration of parentage is granted but does not confer parental responsibility.

Court Disposition

Declaration of parentage granted in favour of Z for all three children.

Orders

  • Registrar General to be notified of declarations within 21 days.
  • Solicitor for the children to send judgment to GRO.