Drafting Surrogacy Contracts

Presented by Colleen Marea Quinn

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Course Description

Length: 1h 24min Published: 1/14/2017

As surrogacy becomes an increasingly popular option for families, the savvy family law attorney must not only have a good understanding of the key drafting provisions of a surrogacy contract, but also the many potential risks that can complicate any surrogacy relationship. This program, which is meant as a sequel to "A New World of Family Formation", will give family law attorneys the tools they need to draft surrogacy contracts that are enforceable and which resolve those tricky issues that could arise. Download the course handout for dozens of sample contract provisions.

Among the topics discussed are:

- General Contract Provisions & Issues

- Pre-Screening Representations, Physical Exams, Counseling & Background Checks

- Payments

- Life, Disability & Health Insurance Issues

- Genetic Testing

- Abortion & Selective Reduction Issues

- Drafting for Mishaps

- Expectations Regarding Involvement of Intended Parents During Pregnancy and the Hospital

- Drafting for Breaches

- Termination of Parental Rights

- Confidentiality & Future Contact