Category: Surrogacy Law

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 […]