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Legal disputes in surrogacy can be very complex
Disputes in family law can be emotionally difficult and legally complex in any family. That goes double when the family relationships involve surrogacy. A highly unusual recent case shows just how complicated the personal and legal issues can become. Foreign...
New UK law on donor information shows anonymity is not absolute
National and international laws surrounding fertility and surrogacy are continuously evolving. And, since surrogacy often crosses international borders, it is important to keep abreast of international changes to surrogacy law. For example, a recent United Kingdom...
Understanding the egg donation process
Egg donors can offer a couple the chance to start a family. There are important steps in the egg donor process that are helpful to understand as well as key items that should be included in an agreement. Donor process The egg donor will meet with the agency who...
Three key reasons to consider surrogacy
Adding a child to your family can be a transformational experience, and if it’s something that you’re considering there might be several ways to bring a new addition into your life. If you’re married or have a partner, then natural biological birth could be an option....
Is it easier to do surrogacy in the United States or abroad?
If you are not able to have a baby, surrogacy is an option to have a baby that still has a biological connection. However, it is not a straightforward process because the process involves legal, medical, financial, etc. issues. Those issues can vary depending on...
Key terms to negotiate in your surrogacy agreement
For many families in California, surrogacy is the only way to bring a biological child into the world. And navigating the process of surrogacy can be complicated, leaving you worried about what will and won’t happen, as well as what can and shouldn’t occur. That’s why...
What are surrogacy and donation agreements?
Surrogacy and donation agreements are legal contracts that outline the rights and responsibilities of the parties involved in assisted reproduction. In California, surrogacy and donation agreements are governed by the Surrogacy Parental Rights Act, which went...
Italy cracking down on surrogacy
Many Americans view the rise of surrogacy, IVF and related practices as a wonderful development that has helped families who could not otherwise have children. However, not everyone feels the same way. Italy is currently cracking down on these practices. The country...
Citizenship and passports for an internationally adopted child
Adoption is a good option for some couples or individuals who wish to build their families, but the process involves a lot of paperwork. This is especially true in cases involving international adoption. When you adopt a child from another country, not only do...
Surrogacy, same-sex couples and child custody in California
With its landmark decision in Obergefell v. Hodges in 2015, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that same-sex couples enjoy the same marriage rights as opposite-sex couples. However, there are still some areas where the law treats the two types of couples differently. Child...
