California protects the rights of surrogates and intended parents during the surrogacy process. If you plan to use a surrogate in the San Diego or Poway, CA, area, you need to understand the related laws and procedures. A surrogacy lawyer helps preserve your rights...
San Diego Reproductive Law Blog
Does a surrogate have parental rights?
Some women love being pregnant. They may not have a lot of morning sickness, have experienced no serious pregnancy complications before and enjoy feeling another life grow inside of them. If you are lucky enough to experience pregnancy in this way, you may consider...
As a surrogate, will I be responsible for child support?
If someone approached you about being a surrogate for their child, you might have mixed feelings. On one hand, it could be a tremendous act of selfless love to provide a child for a couple who cannot have one on their own. On the other hand, you might be worried about...
Why do I need a lawyer for a surrogacy arrangement?
Being a gestational carrier might be one of the most selfless acts someone can do for another. The gestational carrier (surrogate) offers her body to serve as a vessel in order for a family to grow. During the pregnancy, some gestational carriers and intended parents...
What happens if unexpected complications arise during surrogacy?
Your decision to become a gestational surrogate remains an admirable and selfless one. You have committed to helping a family that wants to raise children and experience the birthing process. As a gestational surrogate, you understand that your egg is not used....
How surrogacy agreements work in California
California is known as one of the most welcoming states in the country when it comes to pregnancy surrogacy law. Indeed, would-be parents from around the world come here to arrange their agreements. Our state code recognizes that parents and surrogates each need legal...