TASC Legal
Overview & Resources

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Information concerning the legal status of surrogacy and egg donation in the United States on a state-by-state basis, sample contracts to download and modify, with listings of attorneys whose practices include surrogacy and family law issues.

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Surrogacy from a National Perspective:
Observations of Laws of Surrogacy in the US
Status Map of Surrogacy in the US

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Information and Resources by State:
Directory of Attorneys
Individual State Laws Governing Surrogacy
The Legal Situation in Germany
The Legal Situation in South Africa
Surrogacy Arrangements: Comparative Dimensions and Prospective Analysis of the Law in India

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Sample Contacts for Review:
Gestational Surrogacy Contract- (genetic embryo being carried by woman with unrelated host uterus)

Traditional Surrogacy Contract-(surrogate mother is the biological contributor of the egg which is fertilized by the intended father and also carrys the pregancy.

Egg Donation Contract with Commentary-By Mark A. Johnson, PC.

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Speak out to your Congressman regarding legislation to mandate insurance coverage of infertility treatments :
Sample letter that can be used to write your local Congress(man/woman)

Surrogacy Legislation in Connecticut:
Contact your Legislator regarding "Surrogate Rights"

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IN THE COURTS: Important Surrogacy Cases in Litigation:
California:

• 6/2/00 When a Couple Divorces, who owns the embryo? By Jessica Reaves.
• 5/14/98 CBS's 48 Hours aired "Who is my Mommy?". A detailed account of the the Jaycee B. Case and all the parties to her conception and birth.
• 3/12/98 Buzzanca v Buzzanca: The :Ruling and Ramifications by Andrew W. Vorzimer, Esq. and Milena D. O'Hara, Esq.
• 3/10/98 Court Rules on Jaycee B. Case by Leslie Ellen Shear, J.D., CFLS
• 2/24/98 Jaycee B: A Different Perspective by Andrew W. Vorzimer, Esq. Attorney at Law.
• 12/16/97 Minor's Brief by Jeffrey W. Doeringer attorney for the minor in the Jaycee B case
• 11/27/97 An in-depth overview of the California Case of Jaycee B.-
  • PARENTHOOD: CALIFORNIA STYLE . Jaycee B. v. Superior Court (1996) 42 Cal. App.4th 718, 731 (Jaycee I), Marriage of John B. and Luanne B.(order 9/9/97, 4th Dist. Case. No. G022147) (Jaycee II) by Leslie Ellen Shear, J.D., CFLS
  • The Association of Certified Family Law Specialists (ACFLS) requests amicus curiae status on behalf of the minor child in the pending case of Marriage of John B. and Luanne B . and In re Jaycee B.(order 9/9/97, 4^th Dist. Case. No. G022147) by Leslie Ellen Shear, J.D., CFLS
  • Brief of an AMICUS CURIAE in support of Appellant/Petitioner Jaycee B.by Leslie Ellen Shear, J.D., CFLS

  Massachusetts:

• 1/24/98-TASC Judicial Alert by Mark A. Johnson
  TASC's position on the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court decision on Jan. 22, 1998 regarding traditional surrogacy contracts.
• 1/23/98-Surrogacy Law Enacted with Protections by John Ellement of the Boston Globe
• 11/6/97-TASC's www.surrogacy.com Brief of an AMICUS CURIAE by John J. Weltman, P.C.

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  Legal Articles on topics relating to Surrogacy and Egg Donation:

   

• Facing Infertility as a Team... Success Through Professionalism? By Theresa M. Erickson

• Egg vs Sperm Donation: Why are Men and Women Treated Differently?  By: Susan Katzman & Diane Michelson

• Embryos and the New Reproductive Technologies? By Melanie Blum

• TASC Legislative Alert: New Jersey Residents- Please sign this petition if you are interested in passing the FAMILY BUILDING ACT In New Jersey.

• Surrogate Mom Loses Court Fight, Baby Goes To Father For Now
  
• Why YOU Need a Trust Fund for Your Surrogacy Arrangement
  
• When Your Surrogate is a Family Member OR Friend
  
• Legal Issues to Consider When Utilizing Egg Donation
  
• Recent Court Decisions Concerning the Law of Surrogacy
  
• Points to Consider on the Subject of Surrogacy
  
• Lessons Learned the Hard Way: Preventative Tips from a California Attorney

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  Use your voice and computer to protect your rights:

• U.S. Senators' Email Addresses, by State
• Insurance Commissioners, by state

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