Legal Surrogacy Guide: Contracts & Pre-Birth Parenting Order
The Legal Contract
The legal contract is an agreement that you, as the surrogate, have with the intended parent(s). The purpose of the contract is to protect the rights of all parties.
For the surrogate, this contract provides financial protection from the medical costs and other costs incurred during pregnancy and delivery. We ensure proper execution of the contract.
The Pre-Birth Parenting Order (PBO)
The pre-birth parenting order (PBO) is a legal petition prepared by the attorney for the intended parents when the pregnancy is between 12 and 20 weeks gestation. The purpose of the PBO is to secure parental rights for the intended parents. It is a legal document that you review and sign. You receive a certified copy that goes with you to the hospital. A copy of the PBO is also submitted with the birth certificate application.