The legal status of family members, also referred to as filiation, in Canada is governed by the provinces/territories and not the federal government. As a result, there are variations in these laws from one province/territory to another. This can become complicated because Canada has 10 provinces and 3 territories. Click here to read for FREE(English)
Surrogacy is when a woman carries and gives birth to a child on behalf of her intended parents. It can provide a pathway to parenthood for individuals or couples who cannot conceive or carry a pregnancy to term, and it involves a range of legal, ethical, and social considerations. Surrogacy is legal in the UK, but strict rules apply, and…
Surrogacy in Australia is legal but tightly regulated, with state and territory laws varying significantly. The laws have been designed to protect the rights and interests of all parties involved, including the surrogate, intended parents, and child. Click here to read for FREE(English)
Once you have decided to create your family through surrogacy, the next step is to choose a country. As you will see below, this choice may be more important than you realize and more complicated! The laws of each country can change quite frequently, e.g. it is not uncommon for a newly elected government to change policy overnight, all of…
As an example of some of the checks and balances that we highly recommend to any potential Intended Parent, a recent example typifies exactly why you need to do your homework in advance. This case was highlighted in the media, (search for Theresa Erickson, surrogacy, in any search engine), and shows how easily clients can be duped by someone whom…
