How long it takes to get a Parental Order varies. It depends on:
How quickly the Court can process your application
How long CAFCASS need to prepare their parental order report
When the court has a free appointment for your hearing.
Domestic surrogacy arrangements (those taking place in England and Wales only) are dealt with by Magistrates or District Judges, and tend to progress more quickly.
All international surrogacy arrangements, or cases where there are complexities, are dealt with in the High Court and take on average 6 to 12 months.