Do Gestational Carriers Need Life Insurance for Their Journey?
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 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…
