The Law Behind Surrogacy: Patriot Conceptions' Interview with Greg Masler
This interview with attorney Greg Masler offers general background on legal questions that can arise in a surrogacy journey. It is not legal advice, and historical discussion may not reflect current law in every jurisdiction.
Questions to take to independent counsel
- Which jurisdiction’s law applies to the agreement?
- Is compensated surrogacy permitted for the parties and facts involved?
- What parentage procedure is available, and when are filings made?
- How do marital status, residence, genetic connection, or international citizenship affect the analysis?
- Which provisions address expenses, insurance, decision-making, communication, confidentiality, and unexpected events?
- What happens if a clinic, court, insurer, or government agency requires additional documentation?
Each party should retain independent reproductive counsel rather than relying on an agency, website, or shared attorney to explain individual rights. International intended parents may also need immigration or nationality counsel.
Patriot Conceptions can coordinate the agency process, schedules, and authorized document handoffs. We do not represent a party, interpret a contract, advise on legal rights, or decide medical issues. Attorneys and licensed clinicians remain responsible for those decisions, and no agency can guarantee enforceability, a parentage order, travel document, pregnancy, or birth.
Surrogacy is a legal and medical-adjacent topic. This article is for informational purposes only and is not legal or medical advice.
Reviewed by Patriot Conceptions Editorial Team. Last reviewed Oct 9, 2023.
The Law Behind Surrogacy: Patriot Conceptions' Interview with Greg Masler
This interview with attorney Greg Masler offers general background on legal questions that can arise in a surrogacy journey. It is not legal advice, and historical discussion may not reflect current law in every jurisdiction.
Questions to take to independent counsel
- Which jurisdiction’s law applies to the agreement?
- Is compensated surrogacy permitted for the parties and facts involved?
- What parentage procedure is available, and when are filings made?
- How do marital status, residence, genetic connection, or international citizenship affect the analysis?
- Which provisions address expenses, insurance, decision-making, communication, confidentiality, and unexpected events?
- What happens if a clinic, court, insurer, or government agency requires additional documentation?
Each party should retain independent reproductive counsel rather than relying on an agency, website, or shared attorney to explain individual rights. International intended parents may also need immigration or nationality counsel.
Patriot Conceptions can coordinate the agency process, schedules, and authorized document handoffs. We do not represent a party, interpret a contract, advise on legal rights, or decide medical issues. Attorneys and licensed clinicians remain responsible for those decisions, and no agency can guarantee enforceability, a parentage order, travel document, pregnancy, or birth.
For your own case, confirm legal and medical details with your attorney and clinic.
Reviewed by Patriot Conceptions Editorial Team. Last reviewed Oct 9, 2023.