Surrogacy Agreement

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Reproductive assistance contract between intended parents and surrogate mother defining compensation, medical decisions, parental rights, and responsibilities during pregnancy.

Surrogacy Agreement

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Key Clauses

  • 1

    Surrogacy Terms

    Defines the type of surrogacy (gestational or traditional) and medical protocols.

  • 2

    Compensation and Expenses

    Details base compensation, medical expenses, maternity clothing, and other reimbursements.

  • 3

    Parental Rights

    Establishes intended parents' legal parentage and the surrogate's waiver of parental rights.

  • 4

    Medical Decisions

    Addresses who makes medical decisions during pregnancy and delivery.

  • 5

    Health Insurance

    Specifies health insurance coverage for the surrogate during and after pregnancy.

When You Need This

  • Intended parents engaging a gestational carrier for surrogacy
  • Formalizing compensation and medical terms with a surrogate mother
  • Establishing legal parentage before birth through a surrogacy arrangement
  • Documenting behavioral expectations and medical decision-making authority

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Surrogacy Agreement?

Reproductive assistance contract between intended parents and surrogate mother defining compensation, medical decisions, parental rights, and responsibilities during pregnancy.

What should a Surrogacy Agreement include?

A comprehensive surrogacy agreement should include: surrogacy terms, compensation and expenses, parental rights, medical decisions, health insurance.

When do I need a Surrogacy Agreement?

Intended parents engaging a gestational carrier for surrogacy. Formalizing compensation and medical terms with a surrogate mother. Establishing legal parentage before birth through a surrogacy arrangement. Documenting behavioral expectations and medical decision-making authority.

Is this template legally binding?

Templates provide a strong starting point, but we recommend having important agreements reviewed by a qualified attorney in your jurisdiction to ensure they meet local legal requirements.

Can I customize this template?

Yes — all bracketed [placeholder] fields can be replaced with your specific information. You can also add, remove, or modify clauses to fit your particular situation.

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