Embryo Donation
Embryo donation raises unique questions about family-building, genetic ties, and future rights. I help donors and recipients by drafting agreements that address consent, decision-making, parental rights, and any limitations or expectations regarding future contact. Whether the arrangement is known or anonymous, I ensure that the agreement reflects the wishes of the parties and provides legal security moving forward.
A surrogacy agreement covers the important milestones in the relationship between surrogate and intended parents, such as:
Legal Parentage
Establishing that the Intended Parents are the legal parents of the child.
Compensation and Expenses
Specifying payment terms, reimbursements, and covered costs throughout the process.
Insurance Coverage
Selecting an insurance policy and arranging for professional review to confirm adequate coverage.
Parental Involvement
Defining expectations for the Intended Parents’ participation, including attendance at medical appointments and the birth.
Lifestyle Considerations
Outlining reasonable restrictions on the surrogate’s activities and conduct during pregnancy to safeguard health and wellbeing.
An embryo donation contract drafted by ARTemis Fertility Law addresses important issues including but not limited to parental rights, consent, and future contact:
Legal Parentage
Establishing that the recipients of the embryos are the legal parents of any child born.
Future Contact
Setting expectations regarding communication or relationships between donors, recipients, and any resulting children.
Cost Responsibilities
Covering reimbursements for expenses such as medical testing, transportation, storage, and legal services.
Medical Disclosures
Outlining relevant health and genetic information from the gamete providers.
Unused Embryos
Specifying what may or may not be done with embryos that are not used by the recipients.
Confidentiality
Defining how identities and information will be shared or kept private.