Whether you are a recipient in need of an egg or sperm donation or you are a generous donor, we can provide you with a comprehensive understanding of the donation process and legalities so that you are fully informed.
Egg Donors and Donation Recipients
Egg donation is a form of assisted reproductive technology wherein a woman provides her eggs to the intended parent(s) for in vitro fertilization (IVF), with the understanding that the intended parent(s) will become the legal parent(s) of the child. The eggs can be utilized by the intended mother or a gestational carrier.
Fertility clinics require egg donation contracts to be in place before the medical process can begin. An agreement between the commissioning parent(s) and the egg donor should outline the legal rights and responsibilities of each party and fully comply with statutory requirements. Each party is required to have independent legal representation.
As a donation recipient, you may utilize varying degrees of anonymity or directed donation. In either situation, and depending on your marital status, there are specific guidelines that must be followed. For example, court proceedings may be required to solidify your parental status depending on the state you reside in.
Egg donation is a complicated process but an incredibly rewarding one for both donor and recipient. Leslie Schreiber will provide you with a 360° perspective and personalized service that few attorneys can offer.
Sperm Donors and Donation Recipients
As a sperm donation recipient, you will use either anonymous or identified sperm. An example of an identified donation would be a friend, boyfriend, or any male who is known to you. In the case where the donor is known, it is essential to capture your intentions in a contract.
Whether you are receiving sperm from a known donor or you are considering donating to a known recipient, it is imperative to clarify whether the donor has legal rights to the child, or whether he has any financial or paternal rights or responsibilities.
Among the services that we offer:
Drafting contracts for donation recipients
Reviewing contracts for egg and sperm donors
Reviewing and explaining egg bank or fertility clinic documents
Ensuring that your rights, your privacy, and your finances are protected
Reviewing and complying with state law to spot potential issues before they arise
Resources
Posts and Articles
- Single Women and Fertility: Your Options
- Egg Donation in Florida
- “Talking with Children Conceived Through Donor Insemination, IVF with Egg Donor, or Surrogacy,”
Ellen Singer, LCSW-C, Adoption Program Specialist at The Center for Adoption Support and Education, Inc.
Organizations
- American Society for Reproductive Medicine
Nonprofit organization devoted to advancing knowledge and expertise in reproductive technologies. - RESOLVE: The National Infertility Association
A community for women and men with infertility, providing information and support. - Donor Conception Network
A set of unique resources for parents of donor conceived children and the professionals who support them. - The Donor Sibling Registry
Educating, connecting, and supporting donor families. - FertilityIQ
Provides research and information plus patient reviews to help inform smart decisions regarding your fertility journey. - CDC: Fertility Clinic Success Rates
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is a trusted resource and compiles information about fertility clinic success rates. - Men Having Babies
MHB provides surrogacy advice for gay men worldwide.