California Fertility And Surrogacy Law Blog
The protocols of working with a surrogate
California residents often need fertility assistance to have children. Surrogacy is one of the best options. There are steps to both take and avoid when working with a surrogate. Do have open communication Being open and honest and communicating with your...
What you should know about using a surrogate to start a family
Individuals and couples who have fertility issues have options for having a child. In California and elsewhere, one of them involves using a surrogate mother. Surrogacy for having a baby Around 12 to 15% of couples are estimated to have infertility problems. Like...
Understanding surrogacy contracts in California
When entering into a surrogacy arrangement in California, it is important to have a solid understanding of the legal contract between you and the surrogate mother. This document will outline the rights and responsibilities of both the surrogate mother and intended...
New bill could give LGBTQ couples equality in fertility services
Every California resident deserves the chance to have a family, regardless of their sexual orientation or gender identity. A proposed bill in Congress could lead to equality for all when it comes to fertility treatments. Current state of fertility treatments Although...
Differences between international and domestic surrogacy
Couples in California who have trouble conceiving naturally have options. Surrogacy is a good way to start or grow your family. You can compare the differences between international and domestic surrogacy to see which is better for you. Surrogacy process Whether you...
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...
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...
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...
