California Fertility And Surrogacy Law Blog
Becoming an egg donor and knowing what to expect from the process
Some California residents who want to have a family need fertility assistance. Depending on the situation, a donor egg might be the answer to their challenges. This is what to know about the process. Egg donor screening Egg donations require initial screenings to...
Single-parent surrogacy process and challenges
A portion of single people in California dream of becoming parents. If you are in this group, you can become a parent through surrogacy as a single person. You do not have to put your parenthood goals on hold as you hope to find a compatible partner. With surrogacy,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Surrogacy and donation agreements
If you become a surrogate in California, you will usually be asked to sign a surrogacy agreement. Likewise, the egg donor will probably need to sign a contract. It’s very important to understand the purpose behind these agreements and what they say. Purpose of...
What are the new potential surrogacy laws in Idaho?
Surrogacy is one option for those with fertility problems to start a family. It’s an option that has dramatically increased in popularity throughout the globe. Idaho has been a very popular state for intended parents considering surrogacy, and many view the location...
The rise of commercial surrogacy
The global commercial surrogacy market generated an estimated $14 billion in 2022, and the Global Market Insights research consultancy forecasts this number to rise to $129 billion by 2032. The rising demand for babies fuels this rapid expansion, and couples in...
