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California Fertility And Surrogacy Law Blog
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...
New technology has unearthed cases of fertility fraud
In the past, sperm donors in California could largely remain anonymous. Today, at-home DNA testing kits have made it possible for anyone to track down their parents, even if they were conceived with a sperm donor. As a result, many people have discovered that their...
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...
3 complications of international surrogacy during a pandemic
Practicing as a lawyer in the field of surrogacy is already a complex situation when dealing with clients and their surrogates located in different US states. On the other hand, when dealing with clients who are living overseas and their surrogate is in the US (or any...
Strict surrogacy contracts may help protect everyone
When California residents enter into surrogacy agreements, they need to do many things to ensure that everyone involved in the agreement walks away with exactly what he or she wanted out of the experience. Surrogacy allows people who have difficulty conceiving and...
Can sperm donors be completely anonymous?
Many people in California donate their sperm with the understanding that their identity will be completely anonymous. They believe that their future children will never be able to contact them or find out who their biological father is. Unfortunately, modern...
Rules: A critical consideration in GSAs
Having a baby through gestational surrogacy is often a complex process – but it is incredibly rewarding. It is an option that can help couples achieve their dream of becoming parents. However, there are many things to consider when approaching this process, especially...
