The Complete Adoption & Fertility Legal Guide
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The Wait Is Finally Over... Whether you are thinking about adopting a child or using reproductive treatments to become pregnant, The Complete Adoption and Fertility Legal Guide explains your options, gives you the steps to take to protect your decision and hands you the power to make it happen. Every year assisted reproduction becomes more common as new reproductive technologies are added to the list of possible choices. Proven procedures and emerging technologies are discussed with answers to questions like: - What should you do to prevent a sperm or egg donor from later claiming custody of your child? - Why does a surrogate's husband need to be a party to the contract? - How can a surrogacy contract help you spot potential problems? - What steps should you take for the disposition of frozen genetic material? The procedures for all types of adoptions are covered, as well as the agreements, required notices and documentation needed to support your decision. Learn more about: - Protecting against a birth father from claiming paternity - When birth parents can revoke their consent to the adoption - Your rights as a gay or lesbian couple to adopt - Why you have to readopt a child adopted internationally Make the Decision that is Right for You.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:1572483733
ISBN13:9781572483736
Release Date:July 2004
Publisher:Sphinx Publishing
Length:284 Pages
Weight:1.10 lbs.
Dimensions:0.8" x 6.3" x 9.0"
Customer Reviews
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Empowering information for prospective parents
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 20 years ago
This guide is a great resource for people navigating the legal twists and turns of building their families. Whether you're considering adoption or assisted reproduction, this book explains the the legalities in easy to understand language. It covers domestic and international adoption, adult adoption, gay adoption, single adoption and other adoption scenarios. It also covers assisted reproduction, donors, surrogacy, cryopreservation and emerging technologies. It also includes some great questionaires to help you evaluate adoption agencies, attorneys, birth mothers, fertility clinics, sperm banks and surrogates, as well as copies of forms that could be useful and links to many helpful web sites.
A logical and clear overview.
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 20 years ago
A good general outline for anyone interested in the legal aspects of the adoption process and assisted reproduction. Prospective parents will find its breadth useful in determining which procedure is right for them. They will also find the guidance on procedures helpful in getting started on the right path.
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