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Diana Olmeda’s The Surrogacy Blueprint is a roadmap for those exploring surrogacy or considering becoming a surrogate. This guide goes in depth through the stages and complexities of surrogacy, legal intricacies, and personal considerations, making it an indispensable resource. Olmeda begins her guide through pivotal historical moments that make modern surrogacy possible. She highlights the first compensated surrogacy agreement was executed in 1980. The high-profile 1986

When embarking on the journey of surrogacy, the drafting of the contract between surrogate and intended parents is crucial. In our experience, there are three contract sections we more commonly see disagreement between intended parents and surrogates. In this blog, we will explore these three terms and recommend how the parties deal with different opinions. COVID Vaccination Status While the most dangerous days of COVID-19 have hopefully passed us, COVID may be fresh on som

In last week’s blog, we reviewed California's employment laws effective 2024 that affected families including surrogates and those using assisted reproduction. This week’s article addresses employment law changes in Illinois that indirectly affects surrogacy. Governor JB Pritzker of Illinois signed Senate Bill 208 Paid Leave for All Workers Act making one of fourteen US states that require paid time off , guaranteeing 40 hours of paid sick leave for workers. Effective Janua