Building a family through assisted reproductive technology (ART) brings both excitement and legal complexity. Intended parents, donors, and surrogates all face important decisions about rights, responsibilities, and protections. Understanding how the law applies in...
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...
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...
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 then...
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 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...
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...
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...
