California Fertility And Surrogacy Law Blog
Questions to ask when choosing a gestational carrier
California residents with fertility struggles have different options for having a family. Depending on the situation, some forms of fertility assistance might make more sense than others. Surrogacy is one of those options; these are some questions to ask when choosing...
Woman agrees to be her best friend’s surrogate
There are many reasons why California residents might deal with infertility. One Canadian woman experienced her own issue but was able to realize her dream of becoming a mother thanks to an unexpected source; her best friend stepped up and chose to be her surrogate....
Minimize legal complications when using a surrogate
Many people in California are interested in adding to their families but cannot for various reasons, including fertility and other health-related reasons. Turning to a surrogate sounds ideal for some couples and individuals to solve their problems. But although the...
How cannabis use affects male and female fertility
California was one of the first states to allow cannabis to be used both medicinally and recreationally. However, those hoping to start a family may want to think twice about doing so. Some studies have shown that cannabis use can affect both male and female...
What are the biggest risks of international surrogacy?
People in California who wish to have a child but have fertility issues might turn to surrogacy. It involves finding a gestational carrier who has in vitro fertilization (IVF) carrying the baby to term for the couple or individual and can be done locally or even...
Discussing surrogacy with your children
While surrogacy can be a wonderful option for those struggling with infertility or other medical conditions, it can be a difficult topic to discuss with children. Whether you’re a California parent who has used a surrogate or are considering surrogacy as an option,...
The process of embryo donation
Embryo donation is a relatively new form of assisted reproduction that involves the transfer of unused embryos from one California couple to another who is seeking to have a child. This process is often referred to as embryo adoption, although legally, embryos cannot...
What are your options for dealing with infertility?
California couples and individuals who struggle to conceive often experience heartbreak. At the same time, most of them never give up and instead, forge on to have the families they’ve always wanted. If you are dealing with infertility, there are good options that can...
What happens during the medical surrogacy process?
California residents who have fertility issues have several options for assistance in starting a family. Using a gestational carrier is one of them for many good reasons. If you choose this route to have a baby, this is what to expect with the medical surrogacy...
How California establishes parentage in surrogacy
Surrogacy is a wonderful option for California couples who want to become parents but cannot do so themselves. However, establishing surrogacy agreements can be a costly and complicated legal process. Default parentage and the Uniform Parentage Act Under the Uniform...
