top of page
BLOG
News and updates about surrogacy, egg donation, gamete donation, family law, adoption, and a monthly surrogacy movie review.
Trump’s New Executive Orders on Citizenship: What Does It Mean for Surrogacy?
On August 6, 2026, President Trump signed two Executive Orders that could affect surrogacy journey for international intended parents. The first, "Ending Birth Tourism," classifies temporary visa travel to give birth as visa misuse, empowering DHS to deny visas, revoke, and bar entry. The second,"Continuing to Protect the Meaning and Value of American Citizenship," directs federal agencies to deny U.S. citizenship documents to children born to foreign national parents where U
Ralph M. Tsong
Aug 66 min read
The Equality for Every Family Act and Illinois Surrogacy and Gamete Donation: What Would Change and How to Prepare
HB2683 known as the “Equality for Every Family Act” has not been enacted. This article explains what would change when the bill becomes law so that intended parents, surrogates, and agencies can plan ahead.
Ralph M. Tsong
Nov 14, 20255 min read
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
“Surrogacy Was Never the Plan:” Rachel’s Family Building Journey through Adoption, IVF as a Mom, and Surrogacy with Her Last Embryo
Rachel Mangahas is a certified coach, speaker and advocate for individuals navigating infertility, adoption, surrogacy and family/societal expectations. After growing her own family through adoption and surrogacy, she supports others on their own journeys to reduce their stress, take breaks, and find joy. You can learn more about her work at rachelpm.com or tune into her podcast on Spotify . When Rachel Mangahas first began her family-building journey in her mid-twenties, i
Ralph M. Tsong
Aug 1, 202511 min read
How Birth Certificates Work for Same-Sex Parents
Are you ready to start your surrogacy journey? How Birth Certificates Work for Same-Sex Parents — and Why Your Lawyer Matters Introduction For same-sex couples and parents, a birth certificate isn’t just paperwork—it’s a legal shield . But recognition can depend on your relationship, how your child was conceived, and which state you’re in. In this guide, Tsong Law Group explains what same-sex parents need to know about protecting their rights—before and after the birth. Unde
Ralph M. Tsong
Jun 19, 20256 min read
bottom of page