using a surrogate

[Brienne]

What is the name of your state?I live in Ohio and was thinking about having my cousin have a child for me and was curious to know what was needed to have it be legal? Who has to be involved in making it legal, i.e anyone other than us? We wanted as few people as possible to be involved in this. Is it as simple as signing some papers or will it be alot more complicated?

Thank you!!

Brienne

[nextwife]

One of those people should be a very good adoption attorney who can be certain all legal protections for BOTH of you are arranged. Considerations include your financial responsibilty for any medical complications sis could face (For example, I became very ill during my pregnancy and was bedridden, needing surgeries, hospitalizations and medical home care from the early days of my pregnancy. Are you prepared to cover any and all such costs for her?) What if she changes her mind- is the contract enforcable in your state, or will you and your husband end up paying her CS for your child. Do make certain an attorney well-versed in all potential legal challenges is used.

[jennifer6219]

wow could the cousin really keep the baby if the egg and sperm were planted?

[nextwife]

Many women using assisted reproduction do have babies using donor eggs. And those women DO intend to keep those babies. So the proper agreements/documentation establishing "ownership" of the implanted embryo should be done before implantation in accordance with the applicable state laws.