Surrogacy Services
The most common form of Surrogacy is “Gestational Surrogacy,” where the Surrogate is not the genetic parent of the child. Instead, the embryo is formed with the gametes of the intended parent(s) and/or egg and sperm donor(s).
Surrogacy Services
The most common form of Surrogacy is “Gestational Surrogacy,” where the Surrogate is not the genetic parent of the child. Instead, the embryo is formed with the gametes of the intended parent(s) and/or egg and sperm donor(s).
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.
