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...
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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...
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...
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...
Italy debates controversial surrogacy law
Recent legal debates over surrogacy and LBGQ+ community members using surrogates to grow their families have heated up in Italy. Unlike in California, surrogacy has been labeled illegal, even if the surrogacy and birth of the child was in a location where surrogacy is...
Gestational surrogacy: Are you prepared to become an intended parent?
Many happy families are proud to call California home. With advancements in modern medicine, people or couples from all walks of life can experience the joy of parenthood. Before choosing a birthing method, it’s beneficial to understand what gestational surrogacy...
Superfetation in surrogates, and what it means
Many California couples and individuals with fertility challenges choose surrogacy to have families. This is the right option for some people, especially if there might be potential complications or the inability to carry a baby to term. In some cases, superfetation...