Benefits & Advantages of Surrogacy Arrangements
There are many benefits to both the intended parents and the surrogate birth mother of entering into a Surrogacy Agreement.
Where there is a high level of trust and cooperation between the “birth parents” and the “intended parent(s)”, a Surrogacy Arrangement can provide a fabulous outcome for all concerned.
Some of the Benefits of a Surrogacy Arrangement include:
- It is an alternative option to Adoption which generally requires a lengthy wait as well as significant procedural bureaucracy and restrictions.
- It is often the only option for people who are otherwise unable to have a child.
You need to think about not only the benefits, but the risks associated with Surrogacy Arrangements.
Read more about the Risks of Surrogacy Agreements.
Surrogacy: More Information
If you are thinking about entering into a Surrogacy Arrangement you will need to be familiar with the law about Surrogacy.
Unfortunately, not everyone can lawfully enter into a surrogacy arrangement. The government has passed laws so that only some people are eligible to enter into a surrogacy arrangement.
There are also strict laws on what can be paid to a Surrogate under a Surrogacy Agreement as well as the procedure to enter a Surrogacy Arrangement.
The Qld government has also announced proposed changes to Surrogacy laws.
If you are eligible to enter into a Surrogacy Arrangement, then you should be aware of both the benefits and risks of Surrogacy.
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