This year represents a milestone for intended parents and surrogates in New York. Compensated surrogacy became legal in February 2021 in the state, culminating a years-long effort to provide protections for surrogates and giving intended parents a state-of-the-art law supporting all families. Our surrogacy agency, which has an office in NYC, already has established relationships with […]
Category: Surrogacy – Legal Matters
Celebrating Legalization of Surrogacy in New York
Gestational vs. Traditional Surrogacy
Defining the difference between gestational and traditional surrogacy in biological terms is straightforward. Understanding the legal and emotional differences between the 2 methods is a bit more complicated. As a trusted, experienced surrogacy agency, we offer gestational surrogacy through our California, New York, and Massachusetts offices. Before in vitro fertilization became more common, individuals or […]
Bostock v. Clayton County by Honorable Justice Gorsuch
Written by: Alyssa Sherman, Natalie A. Kanellis, and Dean Hutchison It’s Pride month! Wave that rainbow flag higher! Millions of LGBTQ+ individuals came together with a strong sense of unified pride in celebration of a milestone decision made on June 15, 2020. The Supreme Court of the United States decided the long-disputed issue on LGBTQ+ discrimination in […]
Surrogacy Law Changes in Sweden
We’ve got exciting news in surrogacy law in Sweden! There was a positive decision out of Sweden recently concerning a child born through surrogacy in the United States. On December 17, 2019, the Swedish Supreme Court decided that a US court decision on maternity should be recognized in Sweden. Prior to this decision, a foreign […]
Why Isn’t Surrogacy in New York Legal Yet?
New York is one of three states that currently prohibit surrogacy directly by statute. You may have heard that the law in New York which criminalizes compensated surrogacy is changing. Perhaps you also heard that there is a new law trying to address this law about surrogacy in New York. The New York surrogacy law […]
Intended Parents: Why Should You Establish Guardianship for Your Child?
We understand that establishing guardianship for your child may not be at the top of your list of things to think about prior to beginning a surrogacy journey. Legal topics like guardianship can often seem overwhelming or confusing. At Circle, we have a full legal staff that are here to help! What is a Guardian? […]
Gestational Surrogacy Now Legal In New Jersey
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]