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Having a child through a surrogate

What commonly broadly is referred to as surrogacy in California and across the United States is becoming an increasingly wider used practice. Surrogacy permits people who might otherwise lack the ability to have a child the opportunity to have a family. There are some...

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What is a pre-birth order in California?

People in California who want to have children but are unable to conceive sometimes consider surrogacy as a way to grow their families. Surrogacy is legal in California, allowing people to benefit from this practice. The state also allows pre-birth orders to make the...

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What’s included in a surrogacy contract?

California and other states are recognizing the increased use of surrogacy agreements for couples who are unable to have children on their own. Also referred to as a gestational carrier contract, these legal agreements help to outline the responsibilities of each...

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What is a surrogacy agreement?

If you’ve had trouble conceiving a child in California, you could still have a biological child through the process of surrogacy. With surrogacy, another woman agrees to carry the pregnancy to term in exchange for payment. To prevent any legal issues, you’ll have to...

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Gestational surrogacy legalized in New York

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed into law legislation legalizing gestational surrogacy in the Empire State. Gestational surrogacy involves gathering eggs from the biological mother and fertilizing them with sperm from the biological father. Fertilized eggs are them...

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Surrogacy laws and parental rights

Surrogacy is an option for California couples who may not be able to have a baby on their own. If you’re a prospective parent, you’ll want to inform yourself about state laws before entering into a surrogacy contract. While some states, including California, tend to...

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