The Legal Process: What Surrogates and Intended Parents Can Expect
The Legal Process: What Surrogates and Intended Parents Can Expect Embarking on a surrogacy journey is an exciting process, but it comes with important legal considerations. At Surrogate Parenting Services (SPS), we know how crucial it is for both intended parents (IPs) and surrogates—also known as gestational carriers (GCs)—to understand the legal side of surrogacy. To give you some […]
Legal Issues in Surrogacy: We Answer Your Questions
Surrogacy is an incredibly unique arrangement, so it’s natural to have questions about the legal aspects of it. As with every other aspect in your surrogacy journey, SPS is with you every step of the way, and we will help guide you through this process! Read on for answers to your most common questions. Is surrogacy […]
What the Recent Supreme Court Decision Means for My Surrogacy Journey with SPS in California
As you probably know by now, the U.S. Supreme Court recently overruled Roe v. Wade, the landmark 1973 ruling that made abortion legal across the U.S. As of June 24, 2022, abortion is no longer protected at the federal level, and individual states will now decide whether to allow abortion within their boundaries. We understand […]
Establishing Parentage in Surrogacy: How It Works in California
In every surrogacy agreement, the intended parents need to complete certain legal actions to officially establish themselves as the child’s legal parents. These actions vary by state and are based on the specific circumstances of the surrogacy. As with every other aspect in your surrogacy journey, SPS is with you every step of the way, […]
A Comprehensive Guide to Surrogacy Laws by State
If you’re considering surrogacy (whether you’re a surrogate or an intended parent), it’s important to understand the surrogacy laws in your state. There are currently no federal laws in the U.S. regulating surrogacy, and surrogacy laws vary state by state. And to make things even more complicated, state surrogacy laws are constantly evolving and changing. […]
How to Become a Surrogate in California
Becoming a surrogate mother is one of the best decisions you could ever make. Not only can you help create a beautiful new life and give a precious gift to hopeful parents, but you can also teach your children valuable lessons about generosity—and work toward an important financial goal. In California, gestational surrogacy is well-regulated, […]
