Legislative Milestone in Oregon’s Surrogacy Landscape:
Present: In Oregon, the absence of specific surrogacy laws doesn't hinder the practice of surrogacy; rather, it creates a flexible legal environment under which surrogacy arrangements can flourish.
Surrogacy Contracts
Establish rights and obligations of every party.
Establish potential risks and complications.
Establish Surrogate’s compensation and other financial information.
Parental Rights
Oregon courts generally issue pre-birth orders to establish the legal parentage for married and unmarried couples, where at least one partner is genetically related to the child, as well as for Single Parents using their own gametes. The availability of parentage orders for Intended Parents with no genetic link to the child may vary, but courts are likely to grant pre-birth orders in these cases as well.
Legal Rights of Surrogates:
All the rights and obligations of a Surrogate are regulated by the legal agreement.
Who Can Benefit from Surrogacy in OR?
Single individuals with a genetic link to a child
Heterosexual couples with a genetic link to a child
Same-sex couples with a genetic link to a child
Surrogacy Environment in Oregon:
Oregon is known for its progressive stance on various family-building processes, including surrogacy, which is supported by the courts and facilitated by experienced surrogacy professionals.
Advantages of Surrogacy in OR
In Oregon, surrogacy represents a path to parenthood that is supported by a legal framework designed to protect the interests of all involved parties. The state's approach ensures that individuals and couples wishing to build their families through surrogacy can do so with confidence and legal security.
