Gestational and genetic surrogacy contracts are enforceable by law in the state of Virginia, under these circumstances:
The surrogate can agree to give up her rights on or after the fourth day after the child is born, or the parties can go through a lengthy court pre-approval process.
Genetic surrogacy contracts are enforceable in court but the person acting as the surrogate may terminate the contract within 180 days of conception.
Termination of the contract results in the person acting as the surrogate and her spouse, if any, being parents.
Compensation beyond reimbursement of expenses is not legal.
Intended parents must be married to enter into surrogacy agreements.
State law defines some of the rights of the surrogate:
A contract must address how expenses will be paid and guarantee payment through escrow, cash or bonds,
The surrogate shall be solely responsible for the clinical management of the pregnancy.
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Gestational and genetic surrogacy contracts are enforceable by law in the state of Virginia, under these circumstances:
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