It is often said that there is nothing more magical and rewarding than becoming a parent. But, sadly, becoming pregnant is not always as easy as a couple may expect. Many aspiring parents need a little extra assistance to make their family dreams come true.
Whether you are looking to see if you are eligible for surrogacy or are the intended parents considering surrogacy as a pathway to becoming parents, several legal requirements must be adhered to for the process to be legally valid. First, a surrogacy contract must be established at the outset of the process in Illinois. This contract is an agreement and, in many ways, a road map for the prospective parents and surrogate mother that helps safeguard the rights of the intended parents and surrogate. Whether you are the intended parents or a surrogate, an experienced surrogacy contract attorney can help both parties ensure that all rights are protected throughout the process.
What Are the Requirements for a Surrogacy Contract to Be Valid?
Under Illinois law, according to the Gestational Surrogacy Act, which was updated as recently as 2015, there are a number of requirements that the surrogate and intended parents must meet for the surrogacy contract to be valid. Let us begin with the requirements for the surrogate. The surrogate must:
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