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...
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Gestational Surrogacy
Who pays for a gestational surrogate’s medical care?
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...
Can a surrogate change their mind?
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...
3 terms you might want to consider in your surrogacy contract
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...
Does the birth mother have rights to the donor egg baby?
For many intended parents, the journey to parenthood brings hope alongside significant anxiety. One common fear is whether the woman carrying the child could change her mind and decide to keep the baby. This fear is understandable, but New York laws provide a secure...
Gestational surrogacy: A road to parenthood for same-sex couples
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....
What are the CPSA basics for intended New York parents?
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...
Becoming a parent on your own: Surrogacy in New York
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....
