The question of who is the legal parent of a child is one of the most consequential questions in family law. In cases involving surrogacy, assisted reproduction, and informal care arrangements, biology and the birth registry may diverge significantly. This article examines how Nigerian law approaches legal parentage in these circumstances. The Presumption of Maternity…
International surrogacy arrangements, where Nigerians engage surrogates in foreign countries or where foreigners commission Nigerian surrogates, raise a distinct set of legal questions. These questions touch on nationality law, immigration, recognition of parentage, and the enforceability of foreign court orders in Nigeria. Why Nigerians Seek International Surrogacy Some Nigerian intended parents choose to pursue surrogacy…
Surrogacy is the arrangement by which a woman (the surrogate) carries and gives birth to a child for another person or couple (the intended parents). In Nigeria, surrogacy is increasingly practiced but remains largely unregulated at the national level. This creates significant legal uncertainty for all parties involved. The Regulatory Vacuum Nigeria has no specific…
Surrogacy is a complex assisted reproductive technique that offers hope to individuals and couples who are unable to conceive or carry a pregnancy to term. A surrogate, also called a gestational carrier, agrees to carry and give birth to a child on behalf of another person or couple, known as the intended parent(s).