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Intended parents pursuing gestational surrogacy in New York must complete specific medical clearances before an embryo transfer can take place. These requirements come from two sources: New York's Child-Parent Security Act (CPSA) and the fertility clinic managing the...
For years, building a family through surrogacy in New York was a complex legal hurdle. Under New York’s landmark Child-Parent Security Act (CPSA), gestational surrogacy is legal and available to eligible intended parents regardless of marital status. Who can pursue...
Couples place an immense amount of trust in a surrogate to carry their future child, whom they already love so much. However, there have been rare cases where a surrogate sues for the right to a child. When a pregnancy involves an egg or sperm donor, intended parents...
Gestational surrogates can help same-sex couples and others grow their families. By carrying an embryo to term, a gestational surrogate provides a critical service that allows those with medical challenges or other complicating factors to add children to their...
If you are considering surrogacy, you may wonder what happens if the surrogate changes their mind. In New York, the law provides a clear path for intended parents. The law draws a clear line between parental rights and pregnancy-related decisions, and that distinction...
New York's Child-Parent Security Act took effect in 2021, making compensated gestational surrogacy legal and setting up a clear legal framework for how these deals must work. A well-drafted surrogacy agreement sits at the heart of that framework, and understanding...
Building a family is a dream for many, but for same-sex couples in New York, the journey to parenthood has many paths. Supported by state laws, gestational surrogacy is a viable and trusting way for same-sex couples to become parents or expand their family further....
For those unable to have a child biologically or for those looking for a different biological option, surrogacy is often the solution. And, our state helps those who want to utilize this option to become parents. New York’s Child-Parent Security Act New York’s...
Choosing to become a parent on your own is a strong and personal decision. For many single people, surrogacy offers a way to build the family they've always wanted. In New York, however, the legal process can be more complicated when there's only one intended parent....