Adding a child to your family can be a transformational experience, and if it’s something that you’re considering there might be several ways to bring a new addition into your life. If you’re married or have a partner, then natural biological birth could be an option....
If you are not able to have a baby, surrogacy is an option to have a baby that still has a biological connection. However, it is not a straightforward process because the process involves legal, medical, financial, etc. issues. Those issues can vary depending on...
For many families in California, surrogacy is the only way to bring a biological child into the world. And navigating the process of surrogacy can be complicated, leaving you worried about what will and won’t happen, as well as what can and shouldn’t occur. That’s why...
Surrogacy and donation agreements are legal contracts that outline the rights and responsibilities of the parties involved in assisted reproduction. In California, surrogacy and donation agreements are governed by the Surrogacy Parental Rights Act, which went...
Many Americans view the rise of surrogacy, IVF and related practices as a wonderful development that has helped families who could not otherwise have children. However, not everyone feels the same way. Italy is currently cracking down on these practices. The country...
Adoption is a good option for some couples or individuals who wish to build their families, but the process involves a lot of paperwork. This is especially true in cases involving international adoption. When you adopt a child from another country, not only do...
With its landmark decision in Obergefell v. Hodges in 2015, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that same-sex couples enjoy the same marriage rights as opposite-sex couples. However, there are still some areas where the law treats the two types of couples differently. Child...
Recent legal debates over surrogacy and LBGQ+ community members using surrogates to grow their families have heated up in Italy. Unlike in California, surrogacy has been labeled illegal, even if the surrogacy and birth of the child was in a location where surrogacy is...
Many happy families are proud to call California home. With advancements in modern medicine, people or couples from all walks of life can experience the joy of parenthood. Before choosing a birthing method, it’s beneficial to understand what gestational surrogacy...
Some California residents who want to have a family need fertility assistance. Depending on the situation, a donor egg might be the answer to their challenges. This is what to know about the process. Egg donor screening Egg donations require initial screenings to...
