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High Court rules that UK gestational surrogate can keep the baby – where did it go wrong?

High Court rules that UK gestational surrogate can keep the baby – where did it go wrong?

by Frankie Gamble | Jul 14, 2016 | Guidance and comment

High Court rules that UK gestational surrogate can keep the baby – where did it go wrong? A UK surrogacy arrangement went badly wrong in 2016, resulting in High Court judge Ms Justice Russell ruling that a baby boy should remain living with the gestational...
The wonderful relationships of surrogacy (and how UK law should support them better)

The wonderful relationships of surrogacy (and how UK law should support them better)

by Frankie Gamble | Mar 18, 2016 | Guidance and comment, Personal stories

The wonderful relationships of surrogacy (and how UK law should treat them better) We wanted to share this letter, which was sent by a US surrogate for her UK intended parents as a surprise for their final parental order hearing. The judge read it aloud in court,...
Heartbreaking story reinforces the need for surrogacy arrangements to be set up properly

Heartbreaking story reinforces the need for surrogacy arrangements to be set up properly

by Frankie Gamble | Jan 21, 2016 | Guidance and comment

Heartbreaking story reinforces the need for surrogacy arrangements to be set up properly  Surrogacy has hit the headlines again recently with the sad story of a woman claiming to be an independent surrogate who took advantage of a desperate couple. Benita and Mark...
High Court rules that UK gestational surrogate can keep the baby – where did it go wrong?

Possible legal change in India

by Frankie Gamble | Nov 2, 2015 | Guidance and comment, Surrogacy reform

Possible legal change in India  Surrogacy has hit the headlines again, with India on the verge of prohibiting foreign couples from engaging in surrogacy there. Surrogacy laws have already been tightened significantly in India in recent years. At the moment, only...
Frequently Asked Questions from surrogates

Frequently Asked Questions from surrogates

by Frankie Gamble | Jul 2, 2015 | Guidance and comment

Frequently Asked Questions from surrogates We speak with women who are considering becoming surrogates every day and thought it would be useful to put together a list of some of your commonly asked questions. How much will I get paid to be a surrogate?It is a popular...
The rewards and ramifications of being a surrogate

The rewards and ramifications of being a surrogate

by Frankie Gamble | Jan 17, 2014 | Guidance and comment

The rewards and ramifications of being a surrogate  It is often said that it takes a special and selfless person to be a surrogate. Carrying a child for someone else requires an immense amount of trust between people. For many couples, surrogacy is the last port of...
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