Surrogacy Law

fSurrogacy brings both hope and happiness, but a common fear is that a surrogate may decide to keep the baby. When this happens, a properly written surrogacy agreement usually protects the intended parents. The final outcome depends on specific factors. Legal...

You have done your due diligence and have decided who is the right surrogate for your family, and now it's time for the first official meeting. Being nervous and not knowing what to expect is normal. But being prepared remains important. The following are a few tips...

Pregnancy is a process filled with medical risks. Women who have already given birth at least once before are well aware of the challenges that come with carrying a child to term. Those who choose to serve as surrogates may hope that their pregnancy involves minimal...

Using a surrogate may be the best way to welcome a child into your family. While navigating the process can be exciting, it can also be stressful. After all, you’ve probably never been through a surrogacy pregnancy before, and you might be worried about all the...

Surrogacy is one option that some people turn to when they want to expand their family. This is sometimes due to infertility issues, but some people have other reasons why they want to turn to a surrogate to carry a child for them.  While those reasons might seem like...

Surrogacy is a deeply personal journey that can lead to intense emotions for everyone involved. Whether you’re the surrogate or the intended parent, this process can lead to a host of emotions, some of which are expected and some aren’t.  Taking the time to understand...

Medically-assisted reproduction and surrogacy have become far more common in recent years. Same-sex couples, people with medical challenges and those starting families later in life may need help to add children to their families. This process often involves the...

Finding the right surrogate is one of the most important steps that intended parents can take on their journey to parenthood via surrogacy. If you’re hoping to grow your family in this way, knowing where to start your search can make the process feel more manageable....

When couples cannot have children on their own, they sometimes turn to surrogacy. For instance, two men who are in a same-sex relationship may want to expand their family. The woman they choose as their surrogate will then carry the child for them, but the men will...

Understanding your surrogate's compensation is crucial when considering surrogacy as a family expansion option. Compensation for surrogacy in California varies by the surrogate's location and level of expertise but is generally based on the time and energy put into...