Egg Donor & Surrogacy Law Blog : Surrogacy and Egg Donation Lawyer & Attorney : Theresa Erickson : Erickson Law Firm : Practicing Reproductive and Gestational Carrier Law

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!

Press Release Here and Link on Our Web Page 

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. 

Another article listed here also provides those interested in surrogacy overseas to be careful, or you may risk losing your children. 

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San Diego & Los Angeles, CA June 10, 2009 – Erickson Law, a boutique law firm specializing exclusively in third party reproduction, and The Surrogacy & Egg Donation Center at Conceptual Options, LLC announces their European Surrogacy & Egg Donation Conference to be held in Genève, Switzerland July 29-31, 2009.  “We realized there is a need in the European community for information on the process of Third Party Assisted Reproduction in the United States, which is why we are holding this conference to raise awareness throughout Europe.” states Theresa M. Erickson, Surrogacy Lawyer, CEO and founder of Conceptual Options. 

“A substantial portion of our clients are located outside of the United States and with the recent events in the fertility world, we felt that an information seminar to explain this process was in order.” states Surrogacy Lawyer Erickson.  

The Surrogacy & Egg Donation Conference is aimed at informing the European community on the possibilities that exist in the United States for family building.  The topics to be discussed include explaining the process of third party assisted reproduction, as well as helping alleviate the uncertainty of the journey, such as medical insurance issues, obtaining birth certificates and passports, citizenship issues, and taking your baby home.

The keynote speaker at this conference will be Surrogacy lawyer Theresa M. Erickson.  Ms Erickson is a globally recognized expert in this specialized area of law. Attorney Erickson is also involved in this community by volunteering her time for Resolve and AFA, while sponsoring events that promote awareness outside of this field.  She is also the author of Assisted Reproduction, the Complete Guide to Having a Baby with the Help of a Third Party. Her next book is currently being finalized for publication.

“The first step is to get your own thoughts in order,” states Michel Tournay the International Case Manager for Conceptual Options.  “If you are still unsure of how to proceed or where to look, ask questions, questions and more questions. We will show you what you need to build a team of professionals so you are not alone in your journey to building your family!” according to Tournay.

In fact, according to Tournay, “We understand your need for privacy and confidentiality, which is why this is a private informational conference.”   All information regarding attendees will be kept in the strictest of confidence to ensure you remain anonymous on all levels. 

For additional information on The European Conference on Surrogacy & Egg Donation please contact Michel Tournay at 001-858-748-4222 or visit our website.

About Conceptual Options, LLC & Surrogacy Lawyer Erickson

Conceptual Options was founded by Theresa M. Erickson, Esq. in 1999 and has been integral in all aspects of the fertility community and in helping build families through surrogacy, egg donation, embryo donation and sperm donation for couples and individuals across the United States and the World.  “All families are traditional; some just take alternative paths by using surrogacy, egg donation, embryo donation and sperm donation to become a family.”

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