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Second marriages often have more financial complexity than first marriages. By the time couples remarry, they may each own homes, retirement accounts, investment portfolios and possibly business interests. Additionally, many couples also have children from previous...
Reaching the surrogacy agreement stage is a milestone worth acknowledging. It means you have made a profound decision about how you intend to build your family. However, the contract in front of you deserves more than a quick review. The right agreement protects your...
Sperm donors often play a critical role in medically-assisted reproduction. The gametes that they donate allow for the creation of embryos or facilitate fertilization procedures. Sperm donors may find that their gametes are in high demand due to recessive traits, such...
Surrogacy can be an exciting and life-changing path to parenthood, but it’s not without its hurdles. Many intended parents focus on the dream of welcoming a child, only to realize later that the journey comes with financial twists they hadn’t anticipated. It’s...
Signing a surrogacy agreement in another country doesn’t automatically settle things once you return to the U.S. Whether that contract protects you depends on where you live, where you go to court and what steps you take after the pregnancy. Here’s how U.S. courts...
Egg donation plays a critical role in assisted reproductive technology. Egg donors can help people who are struggling with fertility, and they can often be compensated for doing so. As such, there are benefits on both sides, and it is important for everyone involved...
California is among the most donor-friendly states when it comes to assisted reproduction due to its progressive laws and legal frameworks that protect all parties involved. That said, not every agreement holds up the way people expect. Certain mistakes or...
Not everyone in California can donate sperm. To a recipient, accepting sperm from a donor comes with many risks and complications. Bodily fluids transmit infections and illnesses, and parents can pass certain health conditions down to the child. To prevent these...
If you’re considering embryo donation, one question may stick with you: what if the donor changes their mind? In California, consent works differently once legal agreements are signed. Here’s what you need to know about how the law treats donor consent and when it can...
Starting a family through in vitro fertilization (IV) or surrogacy can feel exciting but stressful. California law gives strong protection to intended parents. Still, many people feel unsure about when their rights begin or how to protect them. Clear agreements and...