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How Illinois Health Insurance Can Cover Egg Donation and Surrogacy
Did you know Illinois has a great law for infertility coverage that includes third party egg retrievals and embryo transfer procedures and it's only getting better in 2026?

Ralph M. Tsong
Sep 18, 20254 min read


What are the Options for Openness in an Egg Donation
In this article, we discuss the differences in the options you may choose as you move forward. At Tsong Law Group, we discuss all options of

Ralph M. Tsong
Sep 7, 20234 min read


Surrogacy Lawyers for Intended Parents: Why, When, and How
A surrogacy lawyer is knowledgeable about the legal aspects of surrogacy agreements. If you are seeking to build a family through surrogacy, going alone with your journey will be challenging until you have a surrogacy lawyer to help you ensure a legally secure and successful surrogacy journey. They play a crucial role in providing legal guidance and support to the parties involved in the surrogacy process which includes, among others, handling financial compensation, child c

Ralph M. Tsong
Jun 2, 20233 min read


How Surrogates and Intended Parents in Washington state can receive paid leave
Washington State provides time off to its employees, including surrogates and intended parents, due to pregnancy, childbirth, or parenting. Under Washington's Paid Family Medical Leave Act (PFMLA), an employee may be eligible for up to 18 weeks per year of paid maternity or paternity (parental) leave. Compared to the federal Family and Medical Leave Act, Washington's PFMLA provides extra protection for employees who work in Washington. Most significantly, Washington’s PFMLA

Ralph M. Tsong
May 25, 20233 min read


Debunking Surrogacy Misconceptions over Spanish TV star Ana Obregón’s surrogate baby
Recently, the 68-year-old Spanish celebrity spurred a debate in Spain after her picture carrying her surrogate-born baby came to light. Ana Obregón revealed contracting with a gestational surrogate in Miami to have a baby, but later announced in a magazine interview that the baby was the daughter of her son who died of cancer in 2020. Surrogacy in Spain is not legal. Obregón said that the doctors had encouraged her son, Aless Lequio García, to preserve samples of sperm befor

Ralph M. Tsong
Apr 28, 20232 min read
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