Lauri Lappalainen sought child maintenance support from Kela after obtaining a child through surrogacy. However, the Social Insurance Institution of Finland rejected his application based on current legislation. Under Finnish law, the surrogate mother is recognized as a parent with maintenance obligations. This legal classification created a conflict, as the surrogate is viewed as the party responsible for support. Consequently, Lappalainen found himself trapped in a complex cycle of administrative hurdles. The case highlights the legal gaps regarding surrogacy in Finland. It underscores the tension between biological parenthood and legal definitions of maintenance.