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Navigating Surrogacy And Egg Donation Laws In Washington, D.C. | Mir & Bashir, LLC

Washington, D.C. has a robust legal framework for both traditional and gestational surrogacy, outlined in the D.C. Parentage Act. Surrogacy agreements must be in writing and receive court approval through a pre-birth parentage order. Mir & Bashir, LLC is here to guide you through the legal process, ensuring that your surrogacy agreement is compliant with D.C. laws and that your parental rights are secured. Our experienced attorneys are dedicated to helping you manage the complexities of surrogacy and egg donation with confidence.

Schedule a consultation with our Washington, D.C. experts to discuss your legal options for surrogacy and egg donation.

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Relevant Statutes

D.C. Parentage Act (§ 16-909):

Washington, D.C. has legalized both traditional and gestational surrogacy, with statutes that outline the rights and obligations of surrogates and intended parents.

Surrogacy agreements must be in writing, and intended parents must obtain a pre-birth parentage order.

Rights Of Involved Parties

  • Egg Donors:

Donors do not retain parental rights or responsibilities after the donation if a valid agreement is in place.

  • Surrogates:

Surrogates in D.C. do not have parental rights if the surrogacy agreement and parentage order are established.

  • Intended Parents:

Intended parents secure parental rights through a pre-birth order, which must be filed and approved by the court.

Case Law

  • Surrogacy Arrangements (2017):

D.C. law explicitly permits and regulates surrogacy arrangements, offering clear legal guidelines for establishing parental rights.