Every family’s journey is different. Some intended parents choose surrogacy for only one child, while others move through the process multiple times to grow their families to the size that feels right. If you had a child before your fertility issues arose, or if you have children from previous surrogacy arrangements, you’ll need to explain … Read more
Going through an IVF cycle is expensive, whether it’s you or your surrogate experiencing the process. One source estimates that patients may spend up to $23,000, sometimes more, on each cycle of IVF. That’s an astronomical cost for the average American. And what if the attempt is not successful? Is an IVF refund in the … Read more
With celebrities like Lucy Liu and Tyra Banks raising awareness for surrogacy as a way of starting a family, it may seem as if surrogacy is a modern idea, just coming onto the scene. In reality, surrogacy has been practiced in various forms for millennia. Of course, the methods and medical technologies were far different … Read more
Pursuing gestational surrogacy as a family-building option can be very expensive. Costs range from $60,000 to $150,000 and typically include screening fees, surrogate compensation and expenses, attorneys’ fees, and fees for a surrogacy agency and fertility clinic. Of course, there are also the related medical costs and insurance payments. Take it all together, and the … Read more
Getting pregnant is much harder than you expected it to be, and you’ve been through a lot of anxiety and heartbreak. Stay strong, I’ve been in your shoes and there’s still hope for starting or expanding your family! If you’re seriously considering gestational surrogacy, here’s a checklist to help you get started.1. Confirm That Gestational … Read more
When you’re young, it’s easy to think of your life is like the ocean— stretching out in front of you as far as your eyes can see. You know it ends somewhere, but that end point seems so far away as to be irrelevant to your life now. That perspective is the reason why so … Read more
If you have decided to create a revocable living trust instead of a will, you’re probably hoping to avoid probate court, save your heirs some hassle, and keep your estate private. Now it’s time for the hard part— you need to fund your revocable living trust. To fund the trust, you essentially change the title … Read more
You’ve found a surrogate, either independently or through an agency, that you believe would be perfect to carry your baby. Now you need a surrogacy agreement, a legally binding contract between you and the surrogate. This document must clearly express the plans, expectations, and responsibilities of both parties. Here are some key elements to consider before … Read more
The idea of not creating a will may seem startling, even unwise. However, a revocable living trust can often serve as a substitute document, standing instead of a will. Why would someone choose a revocable trust over the tried-and-true traditional will? There are a few key reasons to consider a living trust, and a few … Read more
Many intended parents select a surrogacy agency to help them through the surrogacy process. An agency usually provides extra safeguards for both the intended parents and the surrogate herself. Many agencies consist of wonderful, caring professionals who believe in the work that they are doing and do it for all the right reasons with all … Read more