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    Surrogacy Contract

    Definition

    Surrogacy Contract is defined as: a legally binding agreement between intended parents and a gestational carrier that defines compensation, medical decision-making authority, legal parentage provisions, insurance requirements, and the rights and obligations of all parties throughout the surrogacy arrangement.

    Core Contract Elements

    A surrogacy contract typically covers: base compensation and milestone payments, medical and psychological screening requirements, number of embryo transfer attempts, selective reduction and termination provisions, insurance coverage, travel and lifestyle restrictions during pregnancy, communication expectations, and post-birth legal proceedings including parentage orders.

    Independent Legal Representation

    Both the intended parents and the gestational carrier must have independent legal counsel. A single attorney cannot represent both parties. This is a fundamental governance standard in surrogacy law and is required in most surrogacy-friendly jurisdictions for a contract to be enforceable.

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