California couples seeking to have a baby know that infertility is expensive. Many couples consider surrogacy, which is also costly, so how does one finance the desire to have a baby? Fortunately, if you want to go this route, you have several viable options....
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Overview of surrogacy and donation agreements
California is regarded as one of the most “surrogacy-friendly” states in the country. With that said, there is some basic information that you need to understand about surrogacy and donation agreements in California. Basic requirements of a California surrogacy...
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...
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...
Assisted reproduction and parental rights
Families are created in several different ways. If you’re considering egg or sperm donation to have a child and are a California resident, there are several legal factors to consider. This information will help ensure that your surrogacy and donation agreements are...
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...
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...
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...
Deciding what types of surrogacy work best for you
Choosing to become a parent, especially via surrogacy, can be an extremely tough decision to make. You have to choose the right surrogate, the type of procedure and much more. If you are considering surrogacy in California, here are some options. Get a relative to be...
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...