Friday Legal Updates - India Surrogacy, Stem Cell Research, Surrogacy Abroad & More
Hello, and it is Friday again. TGIF! I have included a few interesting, yet informative stories that I think you will find to be thought provoking. I am also including another link to our upcoming European Conference on Third Party Reproduction in Switzerland. All are welcome!
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Salt Lake City, Utah - the fate of Anthony, who is a boy who has been at the center of a legal battle between his biological mother, a traditional surrogate, his father (intended & biological) and his adoptive parents. It looks like the justice system has worked this one out for the benefit of Anthony. What do you think?
New York - New York Stem Cell Research Plan is being bashed relentlessly - many cite that women are being exploited by their eggs being used for research. The claim is that these eggs are also being fertilized and/or being used for cloning. Yes, egg donation for any purpose is a serious decision that one should only make after careful deliberation; however, I am on the fence on this one. Anyone care to educate me on this one?
West Virginia - Lesbian moms can keep foster child - ruling confirmed. The court was originally against the "untraditional" family; however, it looks as if they are allowing them to maintain custody at this point - although they are unable to adopt as a couple (only one can), as same sex couples are not permitted to do that in WV. Actual opinion here.
Poland - A thirty two year old Polish woman agreed to be a surrogate mother, changed her mind but feared a legal battle and has since relinquished the child. This is a scary prospect that we all need to think about before going into any of these arrangements, whether you are the surrogate or the parents. Know the laws before you proceed!
London/India - As another reminder of preparing before moving forward in this area of family building, a couple from London spent a great deal of time in India in a lengthy legal battle trying to bring their twins home.
