California Fertility And Surrogacy Law Blog
Custody of Embryos After Divorce: Legal Insights and Real Stories
California couples who have fertility issues often choose in vitro fertilization (IVF) to start families. However, if a couple ends up getting a divorce and has unused embryos left over, things might be complex. Who gets custody of those embryos? There are some real...
Can you deal with not having children?
For many, California is seen as an adequate place to raise children. However, just because you have a suitable place to start a family doesn’t necessarily mean that you’ll want to have kids. It’s also possible that you won’t be able to raise children of your own even...
CO bill would limit the number of families using the same donor
Many couples and individuals in California and throughout the country rely on donors to start families. A new bill in Colorado would allow children conceived through donors to learn the donor’s identity. It would also limit the number of families using any individual...
Fertility treatments in California may affect your child
Fertility treatments in California are available to couples unable to conceive a child naturally. However, there are some things that you need to know about these treatments and their effects on child development. Fertility treatments in California...
Steps required to take your baby home after overseas surrogacy
Surrogacy is one of the best options available to California couples who have fertility issues. If you had a child using this method overseas, it’s important to know the process of bringing your baby home. Register your child’s citizenship You have to prove that your...
What can you expect from a surrogacy agreement?
More couples in California than you might think deal with infertility issues. Sometimes, one partner is affected, but the problem might lie with both. Surrogacy is a good option for such couples to start families. It’s important to know what to expect with a surrogacy...
How do surrogates and gestational carriers differ?
Many couples in California may need fertility assistance to have children. Those who need a woman to carry a baby for them need to know the difference between a surrogate and a gestational carrier. What is a surrogate? The term “surrogate” has long been a source of...
Egg donations to start a family
Couples who have fertility issues in California and want to start a family have options. For some, certain procedures might not help. An egg donation is a common solution, but it’s important to know what to expect from it. Why use egg donation? An egg...
Actress opens up about using surrogacy to start her family
Many California couples who choose surrogacy to start their families have fertility issues. However, some do it for other personal reasons. Actress Jamie Chung recently opened up about relying on surrogacy to start her family. What is surrogacy? There are two types of...
Can you decide who gets your unused embryos?
Some California residents who rely on fertility assistance end up not using frozen embryos. If you’re in that situation, you might wonder if you can choose who will get your unused ones. There are different options available. Choose the known donation option If you...
