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How to Obtain a NSW Parentage Order for a Child Born Overseas

June 26, 2025 • Stephen Page • Season 1 • Episode 133

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Could new NSW laws finally help families stuck in legal limbo after overseas commercial surrogacy?

Starting July 1, 2025, groundbreaking changes to New South Wales law will allow the Supreme Court to make parentage orders for children born through commercial surrogacy overseas - but there's a crucial catch you need to know about!

In this essential episode of the Australian Family and Fertility Law Podcast, Stephen Page from Page Provan Family & Fertility Lawyers breaks down exactly what these game-changing laws mean for Australian families. Discover why these changes came about, the critical difference between children born before and after July 1, 2025, and what "exceptional circumstances" really means for your family's future.

Key insights covered:

The sunset provision protecting families with children born before July 1, 2025
New "exceptional circumstances" requirement for future cases
Why specialist surrogacy legal advice is more crucial than ever
Real implications for families navigating international surrogacy

Whether you're considering surrogacy, currently in the process, or supporting someone who is, these NSW law changes could significantly impact your journey. Don't navigate this complex legal landscape alone!

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