The Human Fertilisation and Embryology Act 2008 provides the means by which the parental responsibility of the birth mother is removed and all parental rights are vested in the intended parent(s). This is called a Parental Order. In considering whether or not to grant a Parental Order the Court has to be satisfied that: - at least one of the intended parents is domiciled in England; - no more than reasonable expenses have been paid to the surrogate, unless authorised by the Family Court; - at least one of the intended parents is a genetic parent; - the child is living with the intended parent(s) at the time of the application; - all persons with legal parenthood have given full and informed consent after the child is 6 weeks old; and - the parental order has been applied for before 6 months from birth.