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Another Judge Rules U.S. Policy Discriminates Against Gay Dads

Another Judge Rules U.S. Policy Discriminates Against Gay Dads

Above the lawGuest UserSeptember 9, 2020surrogacy, money, compensated, payment, paid, escrow, intended parents, surrogate, baby, family, gift

What are the medications involved and are there any side effects?

What are the medications involved and are there any side effects?

Dear Mindful SurrogateGuest UserSeptember 8, 2020money, escrow, payment, compensation, contract, surrogacy, intended parent, surrogate

How does surrogacy work with being active duty military?

How does surrogacy work with being active duty military?

Ask an expert!Guest UserSeptember 8, 2020Surrogacy, IVF, fertility, court, judge, lottery, zip code, Trachman law, Ellen Trachman, employer, attorney, legal, lawyer

There’s A Zipcode Lottery When It Comes To Access To IVF

There’s A Zipcode Lottery When It Comes To Access To IVF

Above the lawGuest UserSeptember 3, 2020Surrogacy, IVF, fertility, court, judge, lottery, zip code, Trachman law, Ellen Trachman, employer, attorney, legal, lawyer

How do I explain surrogacy to friends and family?

How do I explain surrogacy to friends and family?

Ask an expert!Guest UserSeptember 1, 2020Surrogacy, intended parents, surrogates, surrogate, communication, agency, mediator, legal, lawyer, counseling, therapy, therapist, psychologist, talk

All About Escrow for Surrogates

All About Escrow for Surrogates

Do you have questions about escrow? Here’s the lowdown on the types of escrow arrangement used for surrogacy. Ready to learn more?

Industry NewsGuest UserSeptember 1, 2020money, escrow, payment, compensation, contract, surrogacy, intended parent, surrogate

How long do we need to abstain from intercourse?

How long do we need to abstain from intercourse?

Ask an expert!Guest UserAugust 27, 2020Surrogacy, surrogate, sex, intercourse, abstinence, couples, partner, husband, wife, agency, rules, contracts, fertility clinic, fertility, baby, family, grow

Sperm Donors Need To Cross Their Ts And Dot Their Is, Or End Up Like This Guy

Sperm Donors Need To Cross Their Ts And Dot Their Is, Or End Up Like This Guy

Above the lawGuest UserAugust 27, 2020surrogacy, surrogate, complication, pregnancy, risk, baby, grow, family, gift, birth, law, court, legal, lawyer, sperm donor, sperm, father

Can my spouse become a surrogate without my consent?

Can my spouse become a surrogate without my consent?

Ask an expert!Guest UserAugust 25, 2020Surrogacy, agency, surrogate, intended parent, questions, family, grow, baby, pregnancy, kids, child, children, gestational carrier, gestational surrogate

Top 10 Tips for Finding an LGBT Friendly Surrogacy Attorney

Top 10 Tips for Finding an LGBT Friendly Surrogacy Attorney

Tips for finding an LGBTQAI friendly attorney.

LGBTQGuest UserAugust 25, 2020LGBTQ, gay dads, gay moms, surrogacy legality, washington, oregon, idaho, pacificnorthwestsurrogacy

What if my partner and I still want to have our own children?

What if my partner and I still want to have our own children?

Ask an expert!Guest UserAugust 20, 2020Surrogacy, surrogate, partner, spouse, husband, children, baby, family, pregnant, birth, grow, law, court, legal, attorney, judge, lawyer

Goodbye, IVF. Hello, IVG.

Goodbye, IVF. Hello, IVG.

Above the lawGuest UserAugust 19, 2020Surrogacy, surrogate, IVF, reproductive rights, reproductive technology, IVG, fertility, agency, law, court, fertility clinic

Ally's Twin Surrogacy Journey for a Single Father

Ally's Twin Surrogacy Journey for a Single Father

Ally shares her story of carrying twins for a single father.

SurrogatesGuest UserAugust 18, 2020single dad, twins, montana surrogate, washington, oregon, idaho

Can I be a surrogate if my partner doesn't approve?

Can I be a surrogate if my partner doesn't approve?

Ask an expert!Guest UserAugust 18, 2020Surrogacy, surrogate, partner, spouse, husband, children, baby, family, pregnant, birth, grow

Michigan’s ‘Safe Haven’ Surrogacy Laws Are A Problem For The Entire Country

Michigan’s ‘Safe Haven’ Surrogacy Laws Are A Problem For The Entire Country

Above the lawGuest UserAugust 13, 2020Surrogacy, surrogate, partner, spouse, husband, children, baby, family, pregnant, birth, grow, michigan, law, court, legal, attorney, judge, lawyer

What is required of the surrogate's spouse or partner?

What is required of the surrogate's spouse or partner?

Ask an expert!Guest UserAugust 13, 2020surrogacy, spouse, husband, wife, partner, required, requirements, surrogate, agency, evaluation, screening

Best and worst states for Surrogacy

Best and worst states for Surrogacy

Best states for surrogacy? Worst states for surrogacy? We break it all down for you. Learn why New England is considered "surrogacy-friendly".

Intended Parents, Washington, Oregon, IdahoGuest UserAugust 11, 2020Gestational Surrogacy, Surrogacy Law, PBO, Intended Parents, washington, oregon, idaho

How does being a surrogate impact my kids?

How does being a surrogate impact my kids?

Ask an expert!Guest UserAugust 11, 2020surrogacy, kids, surrogate, family, pregnancy, birth, baby, impact, agency, books, talking, gift

If Your Dads Are Gay, You Might Not Qualify To Be President

If Your Dads Are Gay, You Might Not Qualify To Be President

Above the lawGuest UserAugust 5, 2020surrogacy, gay, LGBTQ, equality, family, dads, gay dads, birth, pregnancy., baby

What is the usual amount of compensation expected to be paid to a Gestational Carrier?

What is the usual amount of compensation expected to be paid to a Gestational Carrier?

Industry NewsGuest UserAugust 4, 2020Surrogacy, compensation, money, paid, surrogate, intended parent, insurance, base pay, gift, family, pregnancy, birth, baby