Legal Brief – Surrogacy Law

In this radio clip, attorney Colleen Quinn talks about the legal aspects of surrogacy. Quinn is the past President of the Academy of Adoption and Assisted Reproduction Attorneys and is recognized as an expert in surrogacy law. Quinn answers questions about how to choose a surrogate, what type of screening surrogates should receive, and the typical cost of surrogacy to the intended parents. She also details the difference between a surrogate being a compassionate carrier versus an arms-length carrier, and how that changes the costs of surrogacy. Lastly, Quinn details the legal rules of surrogacy including which states don’t allow surrogacy (this one may surprise you) and the legal rights over the child while it’s being carried by the surrogate.

Surrogacy Law