Gestational carriers, you definitely need to have life insurance to protect you and your family during your journey. It is not at all uncommon to have a term life insurance policy purchased solely for the surrogacy pregnancy. Oftentimes that policy…
Do Gestational Carriers Need Life Insurance for Their Journey?
Do all Parties Need a Lawyer?
Anyone who has been through a surrogacy or donor arrangement will tell you that trust is a KEY ingredient of a successful arrangement. The best way to instill trust in the contract process is to make sure that everyone, all…
Is a Donor a Parent in Virginia?
I get this question a lot from clients who are afraid that their sperm donor will be considered a father in the eyes of the law, entitled to custody and visitation. Thankfully, Virginia law provides that a donor is NOT…
Pre-Birth Order v. Post-Birth Order
Pre-birth and post-birth orders may be used to establish the parentage of same-sex intended parents. But not all states give intended parents the option of obtaining a pre-birth or post-birth order. In states that allow pre-birth orders, they can be…
Three Main Ways to Find A Surrogate
Hey Intended Parents! Are you wondering about how to find a surrogate. In my experience, there are THREE main ways to find a gestational carrier or surrogate: Family or Friends – I have represented intended parents who have expressed to…
