Introduction to International Surrogacy International surrogacy has emerged as a viable and increasingly popular option for intended parents seeking to build their families. This comprehensive guide aims to demystify the process, providing essential insights into what international surrogacy entails, the reasons behind its growing popularity, and current trends in the field. What is International Surrogacy? International surrogacy refers to arrangements … Read More
German Surrogacy Law
Why German Parents Face Legal Challenges After U.S. Surrogacy Surrogacy law in Germany is characterized by its stringent prohibition of the practice. The German Embryo Protection Act (Embryonenschutzgesetz) of 1990 makes it illegal to perform surrogacy within the country. This legislation explicitly forbids the implantation of an embryo into a woman who is not the biological mother, effectively banning both traditional … Read More
Understanding German Parentage Law & and German Surrogacy Law
Introduction to German Parentage Law (Abstammungsrecht) and German Surrogacy Law German parentage law (Abstammungsrecht) is the legal framework that determines who is recognized as a child’s legal parent under German law. While it appears straightforward in cases of natural conception and marriage, complexities arise in situations involving unmarried parents, surrogacy, assisted reproduction, and international parentage claims. Understanding the principles of … Read More
Michigan Surrogacy Journey: Compensation, Expenses, Medical Procedures & Escrow Accounts
Understanding Michigan Surrogacy Compensation On April 2, 2025, Michigan made history by passing the Assisted Reproduction and Surrogacy Parentage Act (ARSPA). This new law finally ended Michigan’s decades-long ban on paid surrogacy, making it legal for intended parents and surrogates to enter fair, enforceable agreements. What does this mean? Families and surrogates in Michigan now have the same protections that … Read More
Why the United States Is So Attractive for Surrogacy
Surrogacy in the U.S. and Its Impact on German Parents For many couples in Germany, surrogacy at home is not an option, it is simply prohibited. In contrast, surrogacy is permitted and clearly regulated in numerous U.S. states. States such as California, Michigan, Nevada, or Illinois are considered “surrogacy-friendly.” In these states, intended parents can be legally recognized as parents … Read More
Legal Impact of Supreme Court Ruling on Nationwide Injunctions and Birthright Citizenship Executive Order
I. INTRODUCTION This memorandum analyzes the legal implications of the U.S. Supreme Court’s June 27, 2025 decision on nationwide injunctions and the subsequent impact on former President Trump’s executive order restricting jus soli citizenship rights. This issue bears significant implications for surrogacy clients, particularly international intended parents, clients on temporary visa status, and surrogates operating across state lines. II. SUMMARY … Read More
Will Surrogacy be banned in Europe?
On December 17th the European Parliament passed a motion condemning the practice of surrogacy. Parliament created and passed the motion because it was decided that the practice of surrogacy involves the exploitation of the human body and that the practice treats the women and children as commodities. Parliament has now called on the European Union, the Commission, and President to … Read More
Nevada’s new Assisted Reproductive Technology Bill passed.
This bill replaces the provisions of existing law governing artificial insemination and surrogacy agreements with provisions governing assisted reproduction and gestational agreements which are based on the Uniform Parentage Act adopted by the Uniform Law Commission and the Model Act Governing Assisted Reproductive Technology promulgated by the American Bar Association.
German court denies issuance of a German birth certificate
German court denies issuance of a German birth certificate to a child who was born in the U.S. by a married surrogate mother. The court explains that the only way for the German parents to become parents pursuant to German law is through an adoption process. Even the extracts from the birth register of the State of California and the … Read More