California Fertility And Surrogacy Law Blog
Be wary of these surrogacy arrangement issues in California
A major reason why so many of the issues relating to children in surrogacy situations are overlooked is that such a strong emphasis is generally placed upon any problems that might arise with the egg providers, surrogates, and intended parents. But the evidence...
More companies in California are offering fertility benefits
More companies are beginning to offer fertility benefits as part of their employee benefits packages. Fertility benefits can help employees with the costs of fertility treatments, and many people are quickly finding out that these benefits can make a big difference in...
How do surrogates and gestational carriers differ?
Couples and individuals in California have various options when they need help starting a family. Two of those include surrogacy and gestational carriers. What is a surrogate? A surrogate is a woman who agrees to have a child for another person or couple. Her egg is...
What are the legal rights of egg donors and recipients?
People have the right to donate their eggs to California couples who have fertility issues. This is a rewarding experience all around. It’s important to know the right of both donors and recipients. Why do people use donor eggs? Many women find out that they...
New measure aims to curtail fertility fraud
California residents may be interested in a new measure led by representatives from the state of Michigan that can help people all over the country deal with fertility fraud issues. It’s a good idea to learn about this new measure so that you can take advantage of the...
Facts about home fertility tests in California
If you’ve been trying to conceive for a while, you may be considering using a home fertility test. Home fertility tests are available over-the-counter and can help you determine if you’re ovulating. The question is, how do they work? Do they carry any risks? And are...
New bill would allow unwed Utah couples to use surrogacy
Unmarried couples in California have the right to explore fertility options when they want to start a family. Recently, a new bill was introduced in another state that would allow for surrogacy among unwed couples. What is the new bill? Bill HB51 of Utah is sponsored...
Facts about embryo donation in California
Embryo donation is becoming an increasingly popular way for couples to build their families, but what is it? How does embryo donation work? Is the process safe? What is embryo donation? Embryo donation refers to the process of donating embryos that have been created...
Surrogacy-friendly states make the process easier
If you and your spouse or partner have tried to start a family without success, surrogacy is often an option for couples looking to have a biological child. Not all areas of the United States are favorable toward surrogacy. However, California has the friendliest...
Does the IRS allow deductions for fertility or surrogacy?
Many issues that spouses in San Diego face are covered under special IRS rules. This especially concerns issues related to childbirth. However, certain areas related to fertility or surrogacy treatments remain nondeductible. These are areas that are...
