Key Terms to Know for Your Surrogacy Journey
Embarking on a surrogacy journey can be both exciting and overwhelming. To help you navigate the process, we’ve compiled a “surrogacy cheat sheet” of key terms that every surrogate and intended parent should know. Understanding these terms will empower you to make confident decisions and communicate like a pro with your surrogacy team. Key Surrogacy […]
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. […]
Surrogacy Contracts: Your Map for a Successful Surrogacy Journey
A surrogacy contract is arguably the most important document for everyone involved in the surrogacy process. Surrogacy contracts play an integral role in protecting the interests and rights of everyone involved, including the intended parent(s), the surrogate, and the baby. Even more importantly, well-crafted and comprehensive surrogacy contracts act as a roadmap—guiding the journey, defining roles and […]
