Surrogacy in New Jersey has been signed into law! The legislation to provide legal protections to those struggling to conceive a child and wish to use a gestational carrier has been signed into law in New Jersey. The law, titled the New Jersey Gestational Carrier Agreement Act, allows a woman to carry and give birth […]
Category: Surrogacy – Legal Matters
Gestational Surrogacy Now Legal In New Jersey
Surrogacy Laws: 4 Things Intended Parents Need To Know
Surrogacy law encompasses family law, contract law, estate planning, insurance and often immigration law. Legal experts at your surrogacy agency are charged with negotiating agreements between intended parents and surrogates and egg donors, planning for the future and the best interests of the child, making sure everyone is insured from financial risk, finalizing parental rights, and […]
VIDEO: What a Trump Presidency Means for Surrogacy
Dean Hutchison, our Director of Legal Services, addresses the three main points of surrogacy politics and law to consider under a Trump presidency: general surrogacy law, parentage laws, and second-parent adoptions for international parents. If you are considering surrogacy, the best first step is to set up a free consultation with our team to learn […]
Surrogacy Insurance: Understanding US Health Insurance
Health insurance in the United States, unlike in many European countries, is largely administered by private companies. Exceptions include Medicare, a government-run insurance program for those aged 65 and older; and Medicaid, which provides health insurance for those with lower income levels. Because of the variability in plans and payment structures, U.S. health insurance can […]
What Marriage Equality Means for Surrogacy
Yesterday, the Supreme Court heard arguments in what will likely be the most important marriage equality case in U.S. history. It is especially exciting for my husband Cliff and me, and for all of us at Circle, as longtime supporters of the Gay & Lesbian Advocates and Defenders (GLAD). We’re thrilled to see the organization […]