When intended parents choose to go the surrogacy route for them to have a baby, they should be aware of the complications of surrogacy law and how this law might impact their lives. A surrogacy lawyer can help navigate these complex laws.
Karen Persis is a reproductive attorney at the law office of Karen Persis, PA. Her firm focuses on all areas of assisted reproductive technology law and adoption, including surrogacy, egg donation, sperm donation, pre-planned adoptions, embryo donation, step-parent adoption, second-parent adoption.
As with any law, surrogacy law is there to protect not only the intended parents and the surrogate but also the rights of the baby. While all the legal aspects are important for the process to be successful, financial aspects like costs of insurance, medical expenses, legal expenses, and reimbursements to the surrogate also play major roles. Many times, intended parents are not aware of the costs, time and emotion stress involved in the surrogacy process.
An important aspect of the surrogacy process is the contract or agreement between the intended parents and the surrogate.
There are many countries which prohibit surrogacy, and some states prohibit or limit surrogacy. In fact, two states have severe penalties for people who contract with and pay for a surrogate.
There is a lot that goes into creating a family through surrogacy, and a lawyer that is familiar with the laws and requirements is important. A surrogacy lawyer knows the risks that are taken by each party and whether it is a gestational or traditional surrogacy or an egg donation.
It is critical to have a contract drafted by a surrogacy attorney to ensure all parties are protected, and the required legal processes are followed. The contracts are long and complicated and plan for all potential issues that could arise before, during, or after the pregnancy.
Whether you are the intended parents or a surrogate, acquiring legal assistance from a surrogacy lawyer is vital.
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