Highlights from
July 8, 2009 Creating a Family radio show
Our guest is
attorney Theresa M. Erickson, a nationally recognized expert in
Family Formation Law, especially third party
reproduction such as surrogacy and
egg donation. She is the Founding Member of the
American College of Assisted Reproduction and Adoption Lawyers, and
the lead author of Assisted Reproduction, the Complete Guide to
Having a Baby with the Help of a Third Party.
Advantages and disadvantages of using a known
surrogate.
Advantages and disadvantages of using an agency
to find a surrogate.
How
to find a reputable agency?
How
to find an attorney that specializes in
surrogacycontracts?
What
to include in the contract?
The
need for both the intended parents and surrogate to have separate
legal representation.
If
the surrogate lives in a state where the law is not conducive to
surrogacy, can the surrogate go to a more surrogate friendly state
to give birth?
Is it
possible for the intended parents to be listed on the original
birth certificate?
How
to insure that intended parents will have full parental rights over
the child from birth?
Is it
necessary for the surrogate to terminate parental
rights?
In
some states, must intended parents go through an adoption to gain
parental rights?
How
to choose a surrogacy agency?
How
expensive is surrogacy?
What
is included in the surrogacy cost?
What
hidden fees should you look for in surrogacy
arrangements?
Red
flags to notice when choosing a surrogate.
Can
you really save money by going abroad to find a surrogate? What are
the risks of using a surrogate from another country?
How
can you avoid some of the legal risk to surrogacy?
