The problem arose when the Civil Registry refused to register the child with the surnames of her two mothers: Helen Bicknell and Nicola Rothon, a British couple living in Ecuador who, at the time, had been together for 14 years.

In addition, the Court ordered that, in the future, any child conceived through assisted reproductive technology will have to be registered regardless of whether they come from a heterosexual or same-sex parent household.

The public hearing on the case took place on 4 May 2012 at the Fourth Court of Criminal Guarantees, but the judge dismissed the motion, stating that the complainants should exhaust the appeal measures of the Civil Registry before resorting to justice.

Meanwhile, several human rights activist groups gathered outside the court, carrying signs to ask for a ruling in favor of the little girl and to comply with the Constitution regarding respect for diverse families.

At the time, the people involved hoped that the court would rule in favor of the British couple, as the case represented a significant milestone in equal rights for LGBTQIA+ persons.