What are the biggest surrogacy pitfalls for intended parents?
Advertising for a surrogate Do not advertise that you are looking for a surrogate – it is a criminal offence to do so.
Paying your surrogate Do not enter a commercial arrangement with, or pay your surrogate, other than reasonable medical, travel and other related expenses. Not getting a Parental Order The surrogate will be the legal guardian of the baby until a Parental Order is made in the intended parent’s name.
Not seeking specialist advice Although you can enter into a surrogacy arrangement independently without any advice, it is strongly recommended to seek support from a surrogacy not for profit organisation and solicitor to ensure a smooth process for you, your surrogate and the baby. Not doing the maths Intended parents should be aware of the financial implications of surrogacy and the expenses that they will be responsible for.
Our surrogacy services include: • Initial surrogacy legal advice for both intended parents and surrogates. • Making parental order or other relevant court applications as required. • Immigration advice including pre and post arrival information, passports and other documentation. • Private client services, ranging from making plans for your child in your will, mitigating tax and protecting and passing on your assets in trusts. • Litigation support for any disputes or issues between any parties involved in the surrogacy process. • Financial advice through our Financial Conduct Association (FCA) regulated financial advisors.
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