Adoption & Surrogacy
If you’re growing your family through adoption or surrogacy, our experienced legal team can help.
International Surrogacy & Adoption Immigration Services
Welcoming a child through surrogacy or adoption is a deeply personal and exciting journey. When surrogacy or adoption takes place in another country, there are several legal and immigration considerations.
Our specialist immigration law team is here to guide you every step of the way, ensuring your baby’s transition to life in the UK is smooth and supported. We will talk you through the immigration law requirements and advise and support you through each stage of the process.
International Surrogacy
Surrogacy is a legal arrangement where a woman carries and gives birth to a child for another person or a couple. Under UK law, the intended parents are not automatically the legal parents of the child and therefore the UK immigration status of the intended parents is not always passed on to the child.
When surrogacy arrangements are made overseas, this involves a careful consideration of the individual circumstances of the family and of the surrogate. Our immigration solicitors assist by establishing the child’s position for the purposes of immigration and nationality law, to help navigate the most straightforward path for the family to return to the UK following the birth of their child.
There are a number of ways in which we support families, depending on their circumstances, which can include:
- Considering whether a child has automatically acquired British citizenship, and assisting with a British passport application or a Certificate of Entitlement to the Right of Abode.
- Assisting with nationality applications, such as an application to register the child as a British citizen.
- Assisting with visa applications under, and at times outside of, the Immigration Rules.
International Adoption
Adopting a child outside the UK involves a careful consideration of the UK’s Immigration Rules. Our immigration law team provides expert guidance to help families navigate the immigration and nationality considerations surrounding international adoption, ensuring families are supported at each stage.
How we can help
Our team take a holistic approach to international surrogacy and adoption. Whilst our immigration team provide strategic support on navigating entry to the UK and nationality considerations, you would also benefit from the support of our leading family law and wills, trusts and estates experts, providing a holistic service.
For further advice on surrogacy or international adoption and to discuss your individual needs, contact our specialist legal team with experience in supporting families through every stage of the process.
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