Legislative Milestone in Colorado’s Surrogacy Landscape:
2021
The "Colorado Surrogacy Agreement Act" is enacted, establishing a legal framework for surrogacy agreements.
Surrogacy Contracts
Are legally binding in Colorado.
Should establish parental rights and obligations.
Contain provisions governing the termination of agreements and the effect of a death or a change in marital status.
Parental Rights
Intended Parents can obtain a birth order pre-birth without an adoption process, allowing them to be declared as the legal parents.
Legal Rights of Surrogates:
Surrogates must complete a mental health assessment.
Surrogates must receive a medical evaluation, and the law requires issues like a surrogate’s medical expenses to be addressed in the agreement.
Surrogates in Colorado can earn between $35,000 to $60,000 or more per pregnancy, depending on various factors.
Who Can Benefit from Surrogacy in CO?
Single individuals
Heterosexual couples
Same-sex couples.
Anyone meeting the eligibility requirements, which include being at least 21 years old and obtaining a medical evaluation
Surrogacy Environment in Colorado
Surrogacy is a growing option, aligning with the trend of increasing surrogacy arrangements nationwide.
Advantages of Surrogacy in CO
Comprehensive legal framework that provides certainty and protection for both Surrogates and Intended Parents.
Surrogates and Intended Parents have access to a strong professional community including lawyers, doctors, and counselors to guide them through the surrogacy process
