Egg donation is a crucial fertility treatment option for many individuals and couples. California has implemented laws to protect all parties involved in the egg donation process, including donors, intended parents, and the resulting children. Legal framework in...
Surrogacy
Securing parental rights with a surrogate
When you choose to grow your family using a surrogate mother in California, it's essential to take steps to ensure that you will be able to secure your parental rights. California has a reputation for offering supportive laws for intended parents, which make it easier...
How insurance covers surrogacy-related expenses in California
Navigating the financial aspects of gestational surrogacy can feel like a complex puzzle. This is especially true when it comes to understanding how insurance in California handles medical expenses for surrogates. Understanding your insurance policy It is very rare...
Emotional impact of gestational surrogacy on surrogate mothers
Gestational surrogacy involves a surrogate mother carrying and delivering a baby for someone else. This arrangement can have various psychological impacts on surrogate mothers after they deliver the baby. Emotional attachment and separation One significant issue faced...
Tips for choosing a surrogate
Choosing a surrogate is an important decision for individuals or couples looking to start or expand their families through traditional surrogacy. There are several things you should consider when choosing a surrogate. Research surrogacy agencies According to the...
5 reasons a surrogate should have a lawyer
Surrogacy is a complex journey that requires careful consideration and planning. Engaging a legal representative during the gestational surrogacy process offers several important advantages. 1. Protect your rights Safeguarding your rights should be a top priority when...
A guide to using a surrogate to have a child in California
Surrogacy is a blessing for many individuals and couples who want to have a child but cannot do so due to various reasons. According to Surrogate Parenting Services, there are approximately 750 babies born through gestational surrogacy each year in the United States....
Seeing emotional support as a surrogate
The surrogacy process can be a complex and emotional journey for all parties involved, especially for the surrogate mother. As a surrogate, you may experience a wide range of emotions throughout the surrogacy process, from excitement and fulfillment to stress and...
How to establish legal parentage as a gestational surrogate in California
Intentionally establishing legal parentage is necessary in order to protect the rights and responsibilities of all parties involved, and to ensure that the law recognizes the intended legal parents of the child from the moment of birth. California has been a leader in...
Single individuals can become parents through surrogacy
Gestational surrogacy is a fantastic process, but it is also complicated. Fortunately, California is one of the most surrogacy-friendly states. According to California Family Law Sections 7960-7962, gestational surrogacy allows the intended parent to establish a...