Commercial Surrogacy Booming In California, Due In Part To State’s Protections
Among other regulations, California requires a signed contract before the process begins – with separate lawyers representing surrogates and intended parents.
Sacramento Bee:
Booming Demand, State Protections Attract Commercial Surrogate Birthing
Surrogacy has been done privately for years, often with a family member or friend willing to carry the baby. But the practice is quietly growing commercially as modern families change and more gay and foreign couples look to the U.S. for help. California is attractive for commercial surrogacy because the state offers some legal protection for surrogates and intended parents. (Kathy Roberson, 8/5)