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Amid easing legal restrictions, dozens in Paris attend informational seminar about surrogacy in the USA

October 18, 2008

Circle Surrogacy co-hosted in Paris a seminar about "Surrogacy in the USA for European Couples and Singles (Gestation pour Autrui aux États-Unis pour Couples et Célibataires Européens)." The seminar was an opportunity for French and other European prospective parents to hear expert advice about this important parenting option and personal stories from Circle's former clients and one of the surrogates that helped them. Surrogacy is prohibited in France, but recent legal rulings are making it easier for French citizens to have children through surrogacy abroad and bring them back after the birth.

Speaking at the seminar, John Weltman explained that the United States is the preferable country for surrogacy among French and other international parents due to legal, societal and medical conditions. Almost every state permits compensated surrogacy and no appeals court in any state has ever given custody to a gestational carrier. According to Weltman, having children in the States can be relatively easy for international couples. It is only necessary to come to the United States three to four times, including the 20-week ultrasound and birth. "Departures from the United States are easy as well," says Weltman. "Most international couples return to their countries within 2 weeks of the birth of their children, with their names on the birth certificate and US Passports, if they choose to apply for them."

Circle's success with international clients may be attributed to the special attention that is given to addressing every country's needs and legal circumstances. Circle has studied the laws in France and has a relationship with organizations and political leaders who advocate for legalizing surrogacy there (see below). Circle's staff regularly meets with prospective clients for intake consultations in their own countries and cities, although many still conduct them over the phone or video conferencing. Circle's staff leads all parents through the logistical, legal and administrative processes involved from day one until they gain full custody of their newborns and bring them home."

About Circle Surrogacy

Since 1995, Circle Surrogacy has helped bring to the world over 350 babies, with unmatched success rates of close to 100% in clients becoming parents through egg donor surrogacy. Its dedicated staff of professionals is made up of lawyers, social workers, parents through surrogacy, and former surrogates and egg donors. Circle Surrogacy provides a choice of specialized clinics at locations throughout the country, a large selection of egg donors, swift matching with carefully screened surrogates, and a variety of flexible programs and financial options to suit its clients' unique family choices.

John Weltman, owner, founder is a Yale graduate and a nationally recognized expert in the field of reproductive law, including surrogacy and gay parenting.

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