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January 2012
Username: Noonsy11
Name: Petra and David
NSW & QLD
Email: noonsy11@gmail.com
ShortMessage: My husband and I have been very happily married for 11 years and we adore each other. The only thing missing is having children. It sounds so cliche but we have so much love to give and we know what a wonderful family we could have together.
We have been doing IVF for over 5 years but it was only late last year that we finally got some answers as to why we can't fall pregnant. I have a rare autoimmune condition which means while we produce very healthy and strong embryos my body just won't accept them. It is so disheartening that it has taken so long to find this out with all the heartbreak along the way. But despite all of this we have remained strong and not willing to give up on our dream. So here we are, we would love any advice and information people can give us on surrogacy because this seems to be the only hope we have and we are feeling a bit lost.
January 2012
Username: Kat_Kev2005
Name: K. and K.
Queensland, Australia
Email: foxykat76@hotmail.com
ShortMessage: We are a loving couple who have been together for 10 years, married for 6.5 years. We are unable to have our own child and have begun the surrogacy process last year with 4 unsuccesful transfers. Our surrogate is no longer able to continue, due to medical issues. We are after further information and advice on surrogacy in Queensland. Please contact us if you can help.
November 2011
Username: craigandmonica
Name: C. and M.
QLD, Australia
Email: craigandmonica@gmail.com
ShortMessage: We are a loving married couple from Brisbane who unfortunately have been unable to become pregnant despite multiple operations & several years of IVF treatment.
We are blessed in that we have a very supportive large extended family and 2 wonderful dogs. However, we are still hopeful of making our family complete with a child of our own. After years of struggle we believe that gestational surrogacy is probably our last chance at having a child of our own.
We would appreciate discussing gestational surrogacy further with anyone with more information.
Warm regards,
November 2011
Username: Lucas1976
Name: L & R.
Melbourne, Australia
Email: lucas1976@iprimus.com.au
ShortMessage: Hi,
we are a gay couple from Melbourne. We are currently doing foster care and have a two year old boy who has been with us since the age of three months. We are going through the process of permanent care.
Our dream is to complete our family and also have a child of our own.
We have three beautiful nieces and nephews under the age of three. They are a bundle of joy. We have lots of support from our family and friends.
We are looking for information and advice regarding surrogacy for our dream to come true.
November 2011
Username: ABCsmith
Name: C & A.
Email: smithys.hope@y7mail.com
ShortMessage: My husband and I are looking for information on a GS. We reside in NSW Australia.
Thanks
September 2011
Username: Beaan
Name: B
Sydney Australia
When I hadn't met Mr Right by my mid 30s and did not want to trick some guy on a "one night stand" into impregnating me unknowingly, I have had a 16 year journey to become a mum. I have tried everything including looking into overseas adoption (which would have been my preferred route once I realised that I was unsuccessful at becoming pregnant myself) rather than adding to the number of people on this planet. However, as that lengthy door seemed to be closed to me, I attempted first to use my own eggs using sperm from a friend (several male friends offered - 1 at a time- and then changed their minds and later, (after 3 potential ova donors - one at a time- started down the track and then changed their minds) ova from another friend both of whom were/are willing to be known to child/ren of mine - (VERY important to me as it is for a child of mine to be able to know a surrogate) and then IVF. All these efforts were not successful and involved counselling and extensive quarantining, in terms of length of time, of sperm and then 2 different attempts at ova harvesting - one at a time-, one female friend only producing 2 non-viable ova and then a second's fertilised ova needing to be quarantined before I could attempt to become pregnant with it for close to another year. I therefore do not have a genetically related child to me anyhow although the sibling I seek for my son will be genetically related to him.
Thus I am an older single woman (living in Sydney NSW) who has been fortunate to have a USA Gestational Surrogate (GS) (ie we didn't use her eggs - she received my transferred 2 embryos created as above via IVF ) carry my son who is now 2 1/2. Because of the expense in the US, although it was a non-commercial surrogacy there, and the fact that my former GS does not want to do any more surrogacies for anyone, and the changes in NSW to do with Parentage, I am equally wanting another child both for myself and for my son to have a sibling and am hoping that there is an incredible Aussie woman who can help me.
My being 'single' is probably because being so focussed on motherhood just meant that it scared most men away but I hope to meet a "daddy" for my child/ren after I complete my family.
The other thing is that I have only 4 frozen embryos remaining and they are in Los Angeles at the clinic where my son was 'conceived' so IF I am successful in finding a surrogate I will need to pay for her (and for support -her partner too) to have a return trip to LA to be implanted and at least enough time to be rested either side of implantation and obviously I would pay for accommodation. (Therefore this is a legitimate expense in an altruistic surrogacy.)
Another thing is that I am wanting information on a gestational surrogate (therefore NOT using her own eggs) who is willing to have 2 embryos implanted (only 1 out of the last 4 thawed turned into my son - with 2 not surviving the thawing and, of the 2 transferred, only 1 implanted.
Finally as a single woman who can only take maternity/adoption leave and otherwise needs to work to support my family, I am needing the potential surrogate to be willing to undergo a CVS and if a SERIOUS disability is detected, then a willingness to terminate the pregnancy. (I am not talking about terminating a pregnancy for disabilities like sensory loss like blindness, or deafness nor am I talking about a child missing a limb and certainly not gender).
I regret this request to find information on a potential gestational surrogate is so devoid of heart and spirit because I already know that children are just the most precious beings in the world and that any surrogate (or parent relinquishing a child for adoption) gives the most precious gift of all to people like me.
I have never loved anyone in the world like I love my little boy and I am so grateful to my previous US GS who is willing to speak with you when about to match. Although my family on both sides have long lives - my mum turned 92 in April- I was her last child - so although I hope to match that life expectancy - I want my son to have a sense of family when I pass on.
As the laws have changed in all states/territories of Australia in the last couple of years, since my son’s birth, I have also been trying to find someone willing to be a surrogate for me given my unusual circumstances. Someone contacted me after I posted my dilemma in late April and after speaking at length I paid for her and her own child to come to Sydney for the required counselling and an initial meeting with a lawyer, and also, as her life decisions changed, I adapted to them. However, she suddenly emailed me on Tuesday withdrawing her offer to be a surrogate despite our having talked 2 days earlier and me asking if there was anything that would change her mind and her saying “no”. I am devastated!
Of course she has the right to change her mind and it is better to for both of us to find out earlier rather than later especially if a surrogate pregnancy had already commenced! But this is heartbreaking not only because this is more time and money delaying my journey but because this has happened several times before (not just this time) when I try to find a surrogate but also before I eventually found the surrogate with my son last time – and also with trying to find egg and sperm donors. It is the emotional heartbreak that is the most devastating although the monetary cost is substantial now too. So it is not hard to be a person who is older on this journey – that is where the years have gone and time is STILL ticking by.
So I do not know anymore if there is any potential surrogate in Australia who would consider working with someone in my situation where all the appropriate out of pocket expenses, including a year’s life/sickness/disability and income protection (if applicable) insurance, were paid along with the return trip to the USA and accommodation for up-to 4 weeks (as the LA clinic seems to require) However, I am going to contact them again to see if this time can be reduced and most of the preparatory medication and scans undertaken here to avoid a potential surrogate needing to be away from work/family for more than about a week.
But to anyone thinking about being a surrogate can I just say – please, please understand that for anyone who has fertility issues and is determined to try just about anything to become a parent – remember – they have already had countless disappointments and been terribly disheartened and after the initial conversations which are important to see if you match well including talking through the specifics, once you decide to proceed – don’t change your mind – unless there is a massive change in your life like serious illness in yourself or your family or there is obvious misrepresentation on the part of the intended parent/s. It is just too cruel to do this to them – so think all of the potential scenarios through carefully before you make a commitment.
Anyhow thanks for your time everyone and good luck with all your journeys.
But if you can help please email: bella-776@hotmail.com * Please note - this is a DIFFERENT email address than has appeared to contact me before.
August 2011
Username: Ranjit Kaur
Name: Ranjit and Ravinder
Email: ranjitkaur3080@yahoo.com.au
ShortMessage:
Hi We are looking for information on surrogacy sister because I have some medical conditions I can't carry a baby anymore. i am 30 year old and i had storke after giving birth of my son in 2007. He born premature 24 week and have disabilty now. We do want more kid thats the reason we are looking for information on someone carry a baby for us. we look forword your response.
Thanks
Ranjit kaur
August 2011
Username: janeanthony
Name: Jane and Anthony
Email: janeanthony2@gmail.com
ShortMessage: Hello, we are a happily married couple, who have been together for 15 years.
I have Primary Ovarian Failure and therefore do not have any eggs. My beautiful sister has generously donated her eggs,and we have a number of frozen embryos. We have been trying IVF for a long time now and have sadly, thus far not fallen pregnant with the frozen embryos. It appears I am also unable to carry.
We are both 31 years old and have so much love to give. We have a happy and stable life with fantastic, supporting families and a wonderful dog.
My sister would be our surrogate, however she has not yet had a child of her own, so she is not an option.
We would love information and to talk to anyone who would be open to discussing information on being our surrogate.
thanks
August 2011
Username: shahn
Name: Shahn
Email :shahn1601@gmail.com
I would love a baby I am nearly 39 and have had complications for many years, I am in a wonderful relationship however my partner cannot help either. I obviously have eggs but I just can't seem to carry the child I so desperately want. I would love information on a Surrogate.
August 2011
Username: megzchris
Name: Megan & Chris
Email :megzchris@bigpond.com
ShortMessage: Hi my husband and I are looking for information on a traditional surrogate. I am 33 years old and unable to have children of my own, I have had surgery to try and help this however it did not work. I am not a candidate for IVF as I only have a 1% or less chance of carrying a baby, as I have been able to fall pregnant but have miscarried each time. My husband is 39 and has 2 sons to a previous marriage they are 16 and 11. As time is getting by us rather fast we feel this is our own option left, we have
been down the adoption path also however this option did not work for us either. My husband and I can offer a loving, caring, stable and safe environment for a child, and this is my one wish. I always hoped to have a big family and that is not possible, I would be most appreciative and gratefull to anyone who may be able to help me fullfill my dreams. I currently run a family day care out of my home as this was the only way I could do what really makes me happy, looking after children. Any other information feel free to ask me, willing to talk anytime. Thanking you in advance Megan and Chris
August 2011
Username: MoonBreeze
Name: Dave & Paula
Aussie Traditional Surrogate needed for fairy tale ending
Email: aussie-royals@hotmail.com
ShortMessage: Once upon a time, on an island called, "The Apple Isle", in "The Lucky Country", lived a King and Queen. Queen Paula came all the way from "The Land of the Free", to marry her handsome King, David.
King David and Queen Paula have lived blissfully in a wonderful and loving marriage for over twelve years. It was a perfect match from the beginning, like two soul mates meeting back up with each other after a long journey apart.
During their marriage, they have started a 'fur family'; the first was Lexi, a Ragdoll cat, now ten years old. Next, came Loki, another Ragdoll cat and companion for Lexi, who is now nine years old. Finally, a long awaited puppy dog! Basil is now two and a half years old and is part German Shepherd and part Border Collie.
The King and Queen have tried over the years to have their own children, but have not succeeded. Sadly, Queen Paula had to have a radical hysterectomy due to cervical cancer. The royal doctor left one ovary, in hopes that the royal couple will be able to harvest some fertile eggs. But, there are no royal fertile eggs left in Queen Paula. The royal couple will have to find a traditional surrogate in the village, or in another kingdom of "The Lucky Country".
The King is the last of his line, having no brothers or paternal uncles. Sadly, without an heir to the throne, there will be no one to carry on the royal family surname.
The King and Queen have their own business that they run from the castle. Therefore, they are home 24/7, or close to it. There will be no nannies for the future prince or princess!
If you feel that you are able to help the King and Queen by being a traditional surrogate, please contact them by using the royal private message system. They would love to talk to you and answer any questions you may have.
July 2011
Hi,
We are keen to chat to people about surrogacy.
We are a hetrosexual couple that has been together for 21 years, just recently married and are after any kind of help, or info on surrogacy.
Please contact us if you are interested in helping us in any way.
Looking forward to hearing from you
spike1934@hotmail.com
July 2011
Username: c_m
Name: Michael + Carol
Email: c_m123@bigpond.com
ShortMessage: We are a couple who are looking for information on a surrogate in Australia to complete a family, we have been together for over 15 years and have tried every option for a child. We would love to hear from someone with information who could help us fullfill a dream of having a child.
July 2011
Username: MINA
Name: MINA
NSW AUSTRALIA OR AUSTRALIA WIDE
Email: minaminacs@gmail.com
ShortMessage:
HELLO EVERYONE,
I AM LOOKING FOR INFORMATION NOW, SEEKING YOU TO CONTACT ME MINA EMAIL MINAMINACS@GMAIL.COM TO GET INFORMATION ON SURROGACY AND EGG DONATION. I AM OF DUTCH BACKGROUND AND SEEK SOMEONE OF SIMILAR BACKGROUND, CAUCASIAN, FAIR WAVY HAIR, GREEN OR BLUE EYES, OVER 173 CM TALL.
PLEASE CONTACT ME AND SEND PHOTO
MINA OF SYDNEY
July 2011
Username: AndreaNicBaby
Name: Andrea (Nic)
Email: AndreaNicBaby@gmail.com
ShortMessage: Hi,
Hi, I live in Adelaide, SA and would like information and advice about surrogacy.
My wife suffered severe complications with the birth of our last child with a ruptured uterus. In order to save her life she needed an emergency Hysterectomy. we are grieving at this moment as our beautiful daughter who was born with a brain tumour passed away recently after 19 marvellous months with us.
My wife has been to a fertility clinic and with her ovaries still in place, she still has a viable supply of eggs.
We have more love to share, and while we would never be looking to replace our baby (she can never be replaced) we know that she would have loved to have been a big sister, and hence we are just trying to find out what ever information and advice we can.
June 2011
Username: Angelmummy
Name: trish and andy
Email: lilmisscarealot@yahoo.com
ShortMessage: Hello,
Well where does one start on asking for advice we are a couple who have been researching all our options for several years now and still uncertain about which way to go?
Heres how our story goes - I am a mum but met my soul mate a way back and prior to me meeting him i had to undergo a hysterectomy to prolong my life.
And since then with my partner and soulmate by myside we together have endured 5 more surgeries Im now trouble free thankfully living and loving everyday and counting each blessing.
My most predominant issue is that I have NO reproductive organs and both my partner and self would love to have a child.
I was fortunate enough though to have experienced pregnancy and have two beautiful teenage boys, now to complete my union with my partner we wish to find somewhere to get help.
We have looked at the most logical options eg Adoption, Fostering, and now Surrogacy but for us the only way which is of course the latter of the three is one we know not much about.
Perhaps there is an Angel who could talk to me/us about what we can do and the things to lookout for.
So we are guessing we would need a egg donor plus a surrogate or both please inform us if there is
another way.
Advice and a chat would be great
Please Help us we are LOST and Lonely.
Look forward to speaking with you.
June 2011
Username: PinkPhoenix
Name: Kerry & Jeremy
Email: kerry.simsmclean@tafensw.edu.au
Short Message:
My partner and I are looking for information and advice on surrogate mothers in Queensland to help us make our dreams come true, with information on a gestational surrogacy.
Thanks Kerry
May 2011
Username: Mel and Koenraad
Looking for information for surrogacy in Sydney, NSW
Email: koenraad.van.grimbergen@gmail.com
ShortMessage: Looking for 'that'special person
Hi
My husband and I recently underwent the process of surrogacy with my sister. I was born without a uterus and have known since I was 16 that I was unable to have a child. I have been married previously and my sister offered to be a surrogate for me and my now ex-husband. We were very blessed to have been successful and have a beautiful boy (now 10 years old).
Since remarrying my 'amazing' sister offered again to be a surrogate fro my husband and I. We went through the whole formal process of gaining permission and approval. We had four embryo's but were unsuccessful in my sister falling pregnant.
Unfortunately, due to health reasons my sister is no longer able to be a surrogate for us anymore.My husband and I would love to find information on a surrogate for us. We realise it is a huge ask of anyone, but we would love to experience the joy of having a child that we have biologically made together.
Sincerely
Mel and Koenraad
Surrogate found
May 2011
Username: Johleen
Email: jcgorman22@gmail.com
ShortMessage: Hi
We are a couple who have been trying to have a child for quite a few years. Due to health reasons I am unable to carry my own child and am now looking at surrogacy as an option.
We would like more information and help about the process.
Thank you,
Johleen
May 2011
Username: shan_84
Name: shannon
Email: shannonpascoe@hotmail.com
May 2011
Username: bluedi26
NSW, Australia
Email: dballa64@gmail.com
ShortMessage: I would like some information on surrogacy in nsw, can you please help.
May 2011
Username angelrose
Looking for a Potential Surrogate in Australia
or USA west coast
Hello
We are a loving traditional Australian couple who are looking for a special angel to help us complete our family. We love children so much and will give any baby born a very caring and loving home, with many great opportunities for feeling that they are the most special baby in the world! We are financially secure, live in a child friendly area and are very family-oriented. We would love to hear from anyone either in Australia or the west coast of the USA interested in helping us add another baby to our loving family.
Thank you for reading this!
Please send us a message by clicking here
April 2011
Username: Jen
Queensland, Australia
Email: jensbaby@bigpond.com
I am 34 and have realised that if I want a family (and I really really do), then surrogacy may be my only option. I live in sunny Queensland and would love to chat about surrogacy. Any information, advice, guidance greatly appreciated.
March 2011
Username: believe
Location- NSW Australia
Genuine couple, loving and caring and living in NSW, seeks GS
in NSW to help create a miracle for us due to medical reasons. Need GS help along with IVF to help start a family.Would appreciate anyone interested in helping please contact us. Thanking you kindly Lyn
Email bonvalley@hotmail.com
March 2011
Username: bigred
Name: tammy and simon
We are looking for someone special to help us start a family, as l am unable to carry a child but have eggs and hubby is ok too lol . hope someone would like to help please. We are in Australia - let us know if you have any advice or info- chat soon Tammy :)
tammych@hotmail.com
March 2011
Surrogate Found
March 2011
Username: Not without hope
Name: Kim and Ian
Brisbane - Australia
ShortMessage: Surrogate information needed
She is 38
He is 39
We have been Married / together for 20 yrs
Failed Ivf attempts
Have one precious embryo frozen
That needs help to enter this world
We Live Nth Brisbane area
Can you be our ANGEL ?
Contact us to offer advice: iandavis@hotmail.com.au
February 2011
Username Cabadang
Name: Tim & Sherwin
Australia, Queensland, Brisbane
We are a gay couple from Brisbane (aged 31 and 26) wanting to start a family through straight surrogacy and are looking to talk to others for information and advice (all over Australia, but particularly from Queensland).
Tim is a lawyer and Sherwin plans to be a stay at home dad, but otherwise works in aged care.
Our child would have loving and excited grandparents, uncles and aunties, and its first cousin due in April this year.
Contact us to offer advice: cabadang@gmail.com
January 2011
Username: Sdor
Name: Doris
We are a very happy and loving couple who live in Australia - ACT.
We married very young in our early 20's and we were less fortunate to have
a blessing of a child. We have been through many IVF's and with no success.
We are a very loving couple, educated with stable jobs and we would like to
complete our family by having a bundle of joy. We have a frozen embryo and
we are looking for a surrogate mother. My husband and I are sincerely waiting to hear from anyoe who can offer help and advice about how to full-fill our dreams of becoming parents.
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January 2011
Username: Sista2
Name: Rell and Viv
ShortMessage: We are a couple in a stable and secure relationship living in Queensland. We are looking for information and advice on surrogacy and how we might be able to make our family complete.
We have been through IFV for five years and already have embryo s. Medical and fertility issues have brought us to the place of looking for other options including surrogacy. We are desperate for a child of our own and know that we would be great parents (at least our nieces and nephews tell us we would!)
Place contact us for a chat.
Contact us to offer advice by clicking here
January 2011
Username: love
Name: kylie and stephen
NSW, Australia
Message: We are a couple who live in Australia NSW,
We are a young couple looking for information and advice about a special person to carry our precious baby.
We have our biological daughter who is 20 months old and are wanting to complete our family. After injuring my back i am unable to carry another pregnancy which is quiet devastating to us both aven harder now when our daughter is obsessed with bubbies :-(.
I am 27 and my husband is 31.
Please contact me to chat about procedure. xxx
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Dec 2010
Surrogate Found
Dec 2010
Username: Mekala
Name: Michele
Brisbane Australia
Hello - We are looking for someone to offer us help and advice regarding making our dream
come true of a little one to add to
our very happy family of two...
We need someone who can be our surrogate and egg donor - if you know how we can find that special person please contact us.
Contact us to offer advice by clicking here
Dec 2010
Username: Tess
Name: Tess & Charlie
Victoria, Australia
My husband and I will need a surrogate to be able to have a little angel to complete our family. Im 45 year old woman in Victoria an outgoing woman with alot to give but am unable to go through pregnancy for medical reasons. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you can give us help and advice. We pray that there is a special some-one who could fullfill our dream in becoming parents and appreciate your guidance.
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Nov 2010
Username: Casper
Name: Nicole
I am a 38 year old woman in North QLD who is looking for information about surrogacy. I have no children. I have two embryos and would like to exhaust all options before giving up. I am a professional outgoing woman with alot to give but am unable to go through pregnancy for medical reasons. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you can offer help or advice about surrogacy in Australia.
Contact me by clicking here
November 2010
Username: tobdads123
Name: Mark and Cameron
Australia, QLD
Gay couple living in QLD. Looking for information and
advice on surrogacy.
We are looking forward to a family full of love and laughter.
Contact us by clicking here
October 2010
Username: haras
I am seeking an amazing women that is willing to undertake something that would change the life of so many people. My partner and I have been through so much and after 15 unsuccessful IVF treatments, 2 miscarriages, 1 ectotopic pregnancy and a further false pregnancy we feel we have no option other than to pursue surrogacy. We have frozen viable embryos therefore we would be using my eggs. I do hope that the amazing women I pray for every day will be close to answering my prayers.
Contact us through Surrogacy Sisters quoting 'haras'
October 2010
Rainbow
Hello My husband and I are christians who would be blessed to be able to have a little angel to complete our family. We pray that there is a special some-one who could full fill our dream in becoming parentss. Please let us know our options or write to share experiences as we live in QLD.
Contact us through Surrogacy Sisters quoting 'Rainbow' and your message will be forwarded to
this couple considering
surrogacy and wanting info.
Username: JDC
Victoria, Australia
My husband I were lucky enough to experience pregnancy before our little boy passed away at 20 days old born very premmie.
we have since been told that surrogacy is our only chance of having another baby.
We are currently looking to talk to anyone who can give us any information and advice as to where to turn next, to achieve our goal of starting our family.
We are a loving couple, who come from great families of strength love and support,and are excited to talk to anyone
who is willing to share info and or their experiences with surrogacy :-)
Contact us by clicking here
July 2010
Sydney1
We are a gay couple, Hong Kong Chinese (age 37, donor father)/Caucasian (age 55) living in Sydney. We are seeking a Caucasian woman for straight surrogacy. Having a child is one of the most important things in our lives, and we are excited at the prospect of surrogacy.
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In traditional surrogacy (also known as the Straight method) the surrogate is pregnant with her own biological child, but this child was conceived with the intention of relinquishing the child to be raised by others such as the biological father and possibly his spouse or partner. The child may be conceived via sexual intercourse (NI), home artificial insemination using fresh or frozen sperm or impregnated via IUI (intrauterine insemination), or ICI (intra cervical insemination) which is performed at a Fertility Clinic.
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In gestational surrogacy (aka the Host method) the surrogate becomes pregnant via embryo transfer with a child of which she is not the biological mother. She may have made an arrangement to relinquish it to the biological mother or father to raise, or to a parent who is unrelated to the child (e. g. because the child was conceived using egg donation, sperm donation or is the result of a donated embryo). The surrogate mother may be called the gestational carrier. Find a Fertility Clinic
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Commercial surrogacy is a form of surrogacy in which a gestational carrier is paid to carry a child to maturity in her womb and is usually resorted to by higher income infertile couples who can afford the cost involved or people who save and borrow in order to complete their dream of being parents. This procedure is legal in several countries including in India where due to high international demand and ready availability of poor surrogates it is reaching industry proportions. Commercial surrogacy is sometimes an emotionally charged and contentious ethical issue.
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We have a team of experienced family lawyers including two accredited family law specialists, to help with all aspects of family law including parenting matters for same sex couples and non commercial surrogacy arrangements together with financial matters such as property and child support issues relating to children. We can provide the required independent legal advice prior to surrogacy arrangements being entered into for birth mothers and surrogates (and their partners if relevant) or the intended parent/s. We are available to prepare the necessary court documentation for legal transfer of parentage to the intended parents.
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Latest Worldwide Surrogacy news
Queensland Passes New Surrogacy Laws - June 2010
Under new laws in effect next year, altruistic surrogacy will no longer be a criminal offence, however, surrogacy for payment or financial benefit will still remain illegal.
Significantly, altruistic surrogacy will not be limited to opposite-sex couples, giving the green light to gay couples who wish to start a family. More from this story
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Legalities of Surrogacy
The legal aspects surrounding surrogacy are very complex and mostly unsettled. There is a default legal assumption in
most countries that the woman giving birth to a child is that child's legal mother. In some jurisdictions the possibility of surrogacy has been allowed
and the intended parents may be recognized as the legal parents from birth.
Many states now issue
pre-birth orders through the courts placing the name(s) of
the intended parent(s) on the birth certificate from the start.
In others the possibility of surrogacy is either not recognized (all contracts specifying different legal parents are void), or is prohibited.
We therefore suggest that
you seek legal advice regarding the laws in your country / state
The following information is provided to offer an overview
of the current available information however I do not claim to have any legal training or be a specialist in surrogacy law. As such I have also provided links to surrogacy law specialists around the world so that you can get professional advice relating to your circumstances.
I hope you find them useful!
Please do let me know how
you get on
Em:-)
The Commonwealth Government of Australia cannot universally legislate for reproductive technology practice. Therefore each state and territory is responsible for designing and implementing separate legislation. This has resulted in laws and practices that differ from state to state.
Please do obtain legal advice before entering into a surrogacy arrangement of any kind within Australia
Surrogacy in Australia- law pages - find an Australian surrogacy law specialist
Surrogacy New Zealand
The most important provision in the ADOPTION ACT 1955 is section 25, which states that, unless the court consents to it,
it is illegal for any person to
give or receive, or to agree to give or receive, any payment
or reward in consideration of
the adoption or proposed adoption of a child or in consideration of arranging an adoption or proposed adoption.
A major issue for the parties
to a surrogacy arrangement involving payment of money
will therefore be whether the arrangement breaches section 25. This is a question that
will be decided by a court on
the basis of the particular circumstances of each case. However, the courts have been willing to find that a surrogacy arrangement does not breach this section.
Also note that although
Section 26 of the Act states that it is illegal to publish an advertisement indicating:
- that the parent or guardian of a child desires to adopt out the child, or
- that any person desires to adopt a child, or
- that any person or organisation is willing to arrange for a child to be adopted
that, again, the courts have been willing to hold that this section will not apply to a surrogacy arrangement.
Please do obtain legal advice before entering into a surrogacy arrangement of any kind within New Zealand
Surrogacy in New Zealand- law pages - find a New Zealand surrogacy law specialist
Surrogacy within the UK
The law in the United Kingdom stipulates that surrogacy is illegal if money changes hands. However the reverse side of the coin is that if woman A volunteers to carry a child for woman B without taking money from her this is fine. That said there are no agencies in the United Kingdom who would broker or arrange the meeting of two such women- and this is where we hope to fill the gap.
There are also support groups who can offer help and advice on the subject but cannot and do not offer to make introductions between those able to have children and those wanting to have children.
Please do obtain legal advice before entering into a surrogacy arrangement of any kind within the UK
Surrogacy in the UK- law pages - find a UK surrogacy law specialist
Surrogacy within the USA
The laws governing surrogacy within the USA vary from state to state- the following gives a brief over-view- do use the links to find local surrogacy specialists along with web sites, blogs and useful information about surrogacy
| Alabama Surrogacy Law There is no provision on surrogacy in Alabama state law, but it appears to be permitted. |
| Alaska Surrogacy Law There is no provision on surrogacy in Alaska state law. |
| Arizona Surrogacy Law Arizona law is unclear on the issue of surrogacy agreements. |
| Arkansas Surrogacy Law There is no provision on surrogacy in Arkansas state law, but it appears to be permitted. |
| California Surrogacy Law There is no provision on surrogacy in California state law, but it appears to be permitted. |
| Colorado Surrogacy Law There is no provision on surrogacy in Colorado state law. |
| Connecticut Surrogacy Law There is no provision on surrogacy in Connecticut state law, but it appears to be permitted. |
| Delaware Surrogacy Law There is no provision on surrogacy in Delaware state law, but it appears to be prohibited. |
| District of Columbia Surrogacy Law District of Columbia law prohibits surrogacy agreements. |
| Florida Surrogacy Law Florida law permits surrogacy agreements for married couples only. |
| Georgia Surrogacy Law There is no provision on surrogacy in Georgia state law. |
| Hawaii Surrogacy Law There is no provision on surrogacy in Hawaii state law. |
| Idaho Surrogacy Law There is no provision on surrogacy in Idaho state law, but it appears to be permitted. |
| Illinois Surrogacy Law Illinois law permits surrogacy agreements for gestational surrogacy, and unclear for traditional surrogacy. |
| Indiana Surrogacy Law Indiana law does not enforce surrogacy agreements. |
| Iowa Surrogacy Law There is no provision on surrogacy in Iowa state law. |
| Kansas Surrogacy Law There is no provision on surrogacy in Kansas state law, but contracts appear to be unenforceable. |
| Kentucky Surrogacy Law There is no provision on surrogacy in Kentucky state law, but it appears to be permitted for uncompensated contracts. |
| Louisiana Surrogacy Law Louisiana law prohibits holds traditional surrogacy agreements void and unenforceable when compensated. there are now laws for uncompensated traditional or gestational surrogacy. |
| Maine Surrogacy Law There is no provision on surrogacy in Maine state law. |
| Maryland Surrogacy Law Maryland state law is unclear on surrogacy, related laws may hold compensated agreements unenforceable.. |
| Massachusetts Surrogacy Law Massachusetts has no laws to surrogacy contracts, but several case has upheld the contracts. |
| Michigan Surrogacy Law Michigan law prohibits compensated surrogacy agreements. Also the contracts are void and unenforceable. |
| Minnesota Surrogacy Law There is no provision on surrogacy in Minnesota state law, but there have been cases where agreements were upheld in court. |
| Mississippi Surrogacy Law There is no provision on surrogacy in Mississippi state law. |
| Missouri Surrogacy Law Missouri state law is unclear on surrogacy contracts. |
| Montana Surrogacy Law There is no provision on surrogacy in Montana state law. |
| Nebraska Surrogacy Law Nebraska law prohibits compensated surrogacy contracts, but may uphold uncompensated contracts.. |
| Nevada Surrogacy Law Nevada law permits surrogacy agreements for married couples only. |
| New Hampshire Surrogacy Law New Hampshire law permits surrogacy agreements for married couples only. |
| New Jersey Surrogacy Law New Jersey law permits uncompensated gestational surrogacy contracts. |
| New Mexico Surrogacy Law New Mexico law permits uncompensated surrogacy contracts. |
| New York Surrogacy Law New York law prohibits surrogacy contracts and are unenforceable. |
| North Carolina Surrogacy Law There is no provision on surrogacy in North Carolina state law, but it appears to be permitted. |
| North Dakota Surrogacy Law North Dakota law states that traditional surrogacy contracts unenforceable, yet gestational surrogacy contracts are enforceable. |
| Ohio Surrogacy Law Ohio state law is unclear on surrogacy, however some courts have decided favorably. |
| Oklahoma Surrogacy Law There is no provision on surrogacy in Oklahoma state law, but it appears to permitted only with uncompensated contracts.. |
| Oregon Surrogacy Law Oregon law permits only uncompensated surrogacy contracts. |
| Pennsylvania Surrogacy Law Pennsylvania state law is unclear on surrogacy. The courts have upheld contracts that were established with a legally recognized agency. |
| Rhode Island Surrogacy Law There is no provision on surrogacy in Rhode Island state law, but it appears to be permitted. |
| South Carolina Surrogacy Law South Carolina state law is unclear on surrogacy, yet case law seems to favor surrogacy contracts.. |
| South Dakota Surrogacy Law There is no provision on surrogacy in South Dakota state law. |
| Tennessee Surrogacy Law Tennessee law permits surrogacy agreements for married couples only. |
| Texas Surrogacy Law Texas law permits gestational surrogacy contracts for married couples only. |
| Utah Surrogacy Law Utah law allows gestational surrogacy contracts. |
| Vermont Surrogacy Law There is no provision on surrogacy in Vermont state law, but it appears to be permitted. |
| Virginia Surrogacy Law Virginia law permits uncompensated surrogacy contracts for married couples only. |
| Washington Surrogacy Law Washington law permits uncompensated surrogacy agreements. |
| West Virginia Surrogacy Law There is no provision on surrogacy in West Virginia state law, but it appears to be permitted. |
| Wisconsin Surrogacy Law Wisconsin state law is unclear on surrogacy. |
| Wyoming Surrogacy Law There is no provision on surrogacy in Wyoming state law. |
Please do obtain legal advice before entering into a surrogacy arrangement of any kind within the USA
Surrogacy in the USA- use the links above or click here to find a USA surrogacy law specialist
Surrogacy Canada
Commercial surrogacy arrangements were prohibited
in 2004 by the Assisted Human Reproduction Act.
Altruistic surrogacy however remains legal.
In the province of Quebec, contracts that involve surrogacy are unenforceable
Please do therefore obtain
legal advice before entering into a surrogacy arrangement of any kind within Canada
Surrogacy in Canada- law pages - find a Canadian surrogacy law specialist
Surrogacy Worldwide
India is emerging as a leader
in international surrogacy and
a destination in surrogacy-related fertility tourism.
Indian surrogates have
been increasingly popular
with fertile couples in industrialized nations because
of the relatively low cost.
Indian clinics are at the same time becoming more
competitive, not just in the pricing, but in the hiring
and retention of Indian
females as surrogates.
Clinics charge patients for a complete package, including fertilization, the surrogate's fee, and delivery of the baby at a hospital. Including the costs of flight tickets, medical procedures and hotels, it comes to
roughly a third of the price compared with going through the procedure in the UK.
Surrogacy in India is relatively low cost and the legal environment is favorable. In 2008, the Supreme Court of India in the Manji's case has
held that commercial surrogacy
is permitted in India. That has again increased the
international confidence in
going in for surrogacy in India.
Please do obtain legal advice before entering into a surrogacy arrangement of any kind in other countries not yet mentioned Surrogacy worldwide- law pages - find an international surrogacy law specialist
