Fertility lawyer Maya Shulman recently contributed a guest article to the California Lawyers Association examining the legal framework that has made California one of the most established jurisdictions for surrogacy. California’s approach to assisted reproduction law...
For many intended parents, seeing their names on their child’s birth certificate feels like the final step in building their family. It is emotional. It is meaningful. It represents everything you worked toward. But in California fertility and surrogacy law, a birth...
When people begin IVF, most of their energy is understandably focused on the medical process. Appointments, protocols, lab reports, medications, and timing quickly take over. Fertility clinics do an enormous amount of work to guide patients through treatment, but one...
As the new year begins, many individuals and families take stock of plans that are already in motion. For those considering family-building in 2026, this is often a moment for families to pause and ensure that the legal groundwork supporting those plans is clear,...
When couples face infertility or find themselves with extra embryos after IVF, two terms often come up: embryo donation and embryo adoption. Though the phrases are sometimes used interchangeably, even by clinics or agencies, from a legal and practical standpoint they...
Using a known donor to build your family can feel deeply personal and meaningful. Whether the donor is a close friend, a relative, or someone you already have a connection with, the familiarity can bring comfort, trust, and a sense of shared purpose. But that personal...
Freezing embryos during the IVF process can feel like the start of a new chapter, but what happens if that chapter closes in divorce? Many couples are surprised to learn that divorce after successful IVF can raise complex legal...
Adoption can be a positive and life-changing decision for any family. For those considering it, however, the anxiety about making the right choice can be overwhelming. Why? There are some other factors that may not always be so obvious. Questions like “What...
Divorce can be an emotionally tumultuous experience, and it’s made even more difficult when the individuals in question are celebrities or high-profile individuals. Why? Because when celebrities are going through a divorce, it can often be headline...
After a long couple years of Covid, your complex pool finally opens up. You gather some things and grab your child to head down and meet some other friends for some fun in the sun. Sitting by the pool, you feel these unwanted stares from other people. You become...
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