Surrogate Mothers Online Q & A: I read on another posted question that "all forms of paid surrogacy are illegal in New York". I live in NY and want to be an AI surrogate for a lesbian couple who are not able to become pregnant, they have been trying for several years. How should we go about this if it is illegal? What options do we have. The sperm donor would be anonymous.

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Q & A: Legal/Contract Issues - Surrogacy

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1. I read on another posted question that "all forms of paid surrogacy are illegal in New York". I live in NY and want to be an AI surrogate for a lesbian couple who are not able to become pregnant, they have been trying for several years. How should we go about this if it is illegal? What options do we have. The sperm donor would be anonymous. - Merril in Brooklyn, NY - Top

Hi! After you get pregnant, I would suggest finding a good adoption attorney in NY who works with gay and lesbian couples. I only know one in Massachusetts. And then have all your living expenses paid for by the couple. And that would complete your fee.

Good Luck,
Jennifer - Updated: April 3, 2000
Topics may include contracts, legal fees, establishing parental rights, etc.

1. I read on another posted question that "all forms of paid surrogacy are illegal in New York". I live in NY and want to be an AI surrogate for a lesbian couple who are not able to become pregnant, they have been trying for several years. How should we go about this if it is illegal? What options do we have. The sperm donor would be anonymous. - Merril in Brooklyn, NY - Top: Hi! After you get pregnant, I would suggest finding a good adoption attorney in NY who works with gay and lesbian couples. I only know one in Massachusetts. And then have all your living expenses paid for by the couple. And that would complete your fee.

Good Luck,
Jennifer - Updated: April 3, 2000

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