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The High Court granted multiple parental orders in surrogacy cases, authorised non-expenses payments, extended time limits where needed, and held welfare is paramount.
A & B v C & D (Rev1) [2026] EWHC 972 (Fam) (14 April 2026)
Family Division judgment on parental orders in surrogacy cases, holding that welfare is paramount when authorising payments above reasonable expenses under section 54(8) HFEA 2008.
The court was satisfied that all statutory criteria under section 54 HFEA 2008 were met, that all reasonable and proportionate steps had been taken to locate the surrogate for consent and none had succeeded, that the payments made to the surrogate were for more than expenses but were made in good faith and should be authorised, and that making a parental order was in the child's best welfare interests.
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The Family Court granted a parental order for a child born through anonymous Nigerian surrogacy, finding the surrogate could not be found and H’s welfare favoured the order.
B & Anor v D & Anor [2025] EWFC 366 (29 October 2025)
The Family Court granted a parental order after finding the anonymous surrogate could not be found, despite serious concerns about the surrogacy arrangement.
FWF (Foreign Surrogacy: Consent and Payments), Re [2025] EWFC 504 (07 August 2025)
The Family Court granted a parental order for a child born through foreign surrogacy, dispensed with the surrogate’s consent, and authorised payment above expenses.
Mr and Mrs K satisfy all statutory requirements for a parental order. Despite their advanced age, they have made appropriate and detailed arrangements for B's welfare, including future care and financial provision in the event of their incapacity or death. The arrangements are in B's best interests and his welfare throughout life is secured. The payments made in the surrogacy process are authorised. A parental order is necessary to provide B with legal security and recognition as the child of Mr and Mrs K.
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K & Anor v Z & Anor [2025] EWHC 927 (Fam) (16 April 2025)
The High Court granted a parental order after a Californian surrogacy arrangement, and authorised payments above reasonable expenses, while stressing future welfare planning.
W, Re (Foreign Surrogacy: Consent and Welfare) [2025] EWFC 85 (02 April 2025)
The Family Court granted a parental order in a cross-border surrogacy case, holding that the surrogate’s consent was valid on the evidence and authorising the payments made.
The court found that all statutory criteria under s54 HFEA 2008 were satisfied, including consent, domicile, home, and payments. The welfare of the children required parental orders to secure their lifelong legal relationship with the applicants.
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