Surrogacy Services
Surrogacy Services
A surrogacy agreement covers a wide variety of issues:
- It establishes that the Intended Parents are the legal parents of the child.
- Selection of medical providers and medical facilities, including the delivery hospital.
- The number of embryos transferred in any individual embryo transfer procedure.
- Selection of an insurance policy, as well as information regarding the review of the insurance policy by a professional to confirm coverage;
- Sensitive topics such as termination of pregnancy and selective reduction.
- Reasonable pregnancy related restrictions on the surrogate’s activities and conduct during the pregnancy.
- Expectations regarding of the involvement of the intended parents in the pregnancy, including attending medical appointments and delivery.
- Compensation and reimbursement of any expenses.
About Parental Orders
A surrogacy agreement alone is not enough for intended parents to be the legal parents of the child. What is ultimately needed is a court order, which establishes legal parentage and also states that the intended parents shall be listed on the child’s birth certificate. A parental order may be issued pre-birth or post-birth (legal requirements will depend on the state).
Requirements for obtaining a parental order in California also vary by county. I am familiar with the policies, procedures, and requirements of counties throughout California.
I also coordinate with the delivery hospital to ensure that court judgment is received and accepted, so that the parties can focus solely on the delivery.
Surrogacy Resources
Here is a resource for navigating different state laws regarding surrogacy. Of course, it’s always important to work with a qualified fertility attorney as you embark on your surrogacy journey.
