A & anor v P & ors (Surrogacy: Parental Order: Death of Applicant) [2011] EWHC 1738 (Fam)

Surrogacy: Welfare first

Jeremy Ford reviews recent developments and proposed reforms to the law relating to surrogacy ‘The only governing principle remains the paramountcy of the child’s welfare with particular consideration to be given to the part each adult can play in the child’s life.’ While litigated surrogacy arrangements remain relatively rare, case law all too often reflects …

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Parentage: Modern times

Richard Adams looks at recent developments regarding birth registration and declarations of parentage ‘A declaration of parentage can only be made in respect of biological parentage or parentage by operation of law.’Birth registration performs many functions, from providing evidence of the history and identity of children, to providing parents with rights and responsibilities arising from …

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