Category: Surrogacy Law

The Netherlands presents a fascinating case study in reproductive policy implementation. Despite being one of the first countries to legalize altruistic gestational surrogacy back in 1994, the country struggles with extremely low domestic surrogacy rates while an estimated 150 Dutch couples annually seek surrogacy services abroad. A comprehensive new study published in PLOS One examined […]

A growing number of Australian couples are turning to international surrogacy arrangements as they seek to start or expand their families, with new data revealing a significant increase in overseas births through surrogates. Rising Numbers Tell the Story According to the Australia and New Zealand Assisted Reproduction Database, 131 surrogacy babies were born in Australia […]

If you are thinking of starting a family through surrogacy, New York offers some of the strongest protections in the country. New York made history on February 15, 2021, when the Child-Parent Security Act (CPSA) took effect, legalizing gestational surrogacy and making New York the first state in the nation to require licensing for surrogacy […]

Infertility is a deeply personal and often misunderstood journey. For many, surrogacy offers a path to parenthood that is filled with hope, challenges, and complexities. The Golden Hour podcast spoke to Dr. Brian Levine, a board-certified reproductive endocrinology and infertility specialist and founder of Nodal— a healthcare startup revolutionizing gestational surrogacy in America. In this […]

In a recent podcast, tovima.com spoke with Marianna Vassiliou, a Supreme Court lawyer in Greece specializing in assisted reproduction law. They discussed the history of surrogacy and assisted reproduction legislation in Greece, the legal barriers faced by same-sex couples, and the country’s role in the international surrogacy tourism market. Surrogacy has been legal in Greece […]

In a recent video Keelin Claffey, solicitor at Latitude Law, explains how surrogacy works under UK law, including parental orders, British nationality, and bringing a child to the UK from overseas. Surrogacy is a complex and sensitive area, especially when it intersects with immigration and nationality laws. If you are considering building your family through […]

As of May 1, 2025, Spain has enacted a controversial new policy prohibiting its diplomatic missions worldwide from registering children born through surrogacy arrangements in foreign countries. This decision follows a recent Spanish Supreme Court ruling that characterized surrogacy as exploitative of women and detrimental to children’s rights. The new regulations effectively terminate all pending […]

As of April 2, 2025, significant changes to Michigan’s family law landscape took effect, particularly affecting unmarried parents, same-sex couples, and those using surrogates or donors. Michigan family law attorney Jim Creve of Kraayeveld Family Law, who has over 30 years of experience, breaks down these new laws and their implications. Key Legislative Changes The […]

On a recent episode of the Family Source Consultants Podcast, host Chris Gao welcomed Rich Geisler, attorney and founder of Fertility and Surrogacy Legal Group. They dove into an important topic that is on many intended parents’ minds: the executive order concerning birthright citizenship. What is an Executive Order? Rich began by explaining what an […]

In a recent interview, family formation attorney and reproductive rights advocate Janene Oleaga shared insights on the evolving landscape of assisted reproduction and LGBTI+ parenthood rights. Regarding how legal reforms have advanced access to reproductive technologies for LGBTI+ individuals, Oleaga mentions that inclusive legislation has enabled access to healthcare including fertility treatments and gender-affirming care […]

A story that has resonated deeply in Michigan is that of Tammy Myers, a mother who faced the unimaginable challenge of adopting her own biological children born through a gestational surrogate. Thanks to significant changes in Michigan law, her experience will not be repeated for future families. Diagnosed with breast cancer, Tammy’s journey to expand […]

Oregon lawmakers are currently considering a bill that could end the anonymity of sperm and egg donors, allowing children conceived from these donations to learn the identities of their donors. This move is akin to the rights that adopted children have to discover the identities of their birth parents. Senate Bill 163 would require clinics […]

The Australian Law Reform Commission (ALRC) has launched a significant inquiry into Australia’s surrogacy laws, indicating a potential transformation in this complex and evolving legal landscape. The inquiry seeks to tackle the intricate legal, ethical, and medical issues surrounding surrogacy, a practice that offers hope to many individuals and couples dealing with infertility. As ALRC […]

Starting April 1, 2025, Michigan is making a big change for growing families. The state will allow legally binding surrogacy agreements, which used to be completely forbidden. Before this new law, Michigan was the only state that had both criminal and civil bans on surrogacy, making it impossible for people to use this family-building option. […]

In France, both commercial surrogacy and ‘altruistic’ arrangements—where individuals typically agree to cover only the expenses incurred by the surrogate—are currently prohibited. However, there has been some relaxation of these rules for people who seek surrogacy services abroad, although this area remains somewhat ambiguous legally. In French, surrogacy is officially referred to as GPA (gestation […]

Exciting developments are on the horizon for surrogacy arrangements in Minnesota. Lawmakers are pushing to establish clear standards that define who the legal parents are, a move that could significantly impact many families. The proposed legislation, known as the Uniform Parentage Act, has already passed in the House and is included in an omnibus bill […]