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		<title>Surrogacy &#8211; What is a Parentage Order?</title>
		<link>https://kalpaxislegal.com.au/2019/09/25/simply-surrogacy-surrogacy-what-is-a-parentage-order/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=simply-surrogacy-surrogacy-what-is-a-parentage-order</link>
		
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		<pubDate>Tue, 24 Sep 2019 16:35:18 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Depending on whether you have arranged your surrogacy overseas or domestically in Australia will determine whether you get a parenting order or a parentage order. It’s best to consult a surrogacy lawyer if you aren’t sure about which one to get.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://kalpaxislegal.com.au/2019/09/25/simply-surrogacy-surrogacy-what-is-a-parentage-order/">Surrogacy &#8211; What is a Parentage Order?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://kalpaxislegal.com.au">Kalpaxis Legal</a>.</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>[vc_row css_animation=&#8221;&#8221; row_type=&#8221;row&#8221; use_row_as_full_screen_section=&#8221;no&#8221; type=&#8221;full_width&#8221; angled_section=&#8221;no&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; background_image_as_pattern=&#8221;without_pattern&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text]Depending on whether you have arranged your surrogacy overseas or domestically in Australia will determine whether you get a <em>parenting order </em>or a <em>parentage order</em>. It’s best to consult a surrogacy lawyer if you aren’t sure about which one to get. At Simply Surrogacy, we will provide you with legal advice as well as assist you each step of the way in ensuring you get your desired outcome.</p>
<p><strong>What does a parentage order do?</strong></p>
<p>The effect of making a parentage order is that the child becomes a child of the intended parent/s named in the order, thus becoming the parents of the child (s39 Surrogacy Act 2010). Since the surrogate will automatically be recognised as the birth parent, the parentage order ceases the child being the child of the birth parent and the birth parent stops being a parent of the child. (s39 (1)(b)). In effect, the child of the surrogacy arrangement has the same rights in relation to the intended parent/s as if they were born to the parent/s. Thus, the intended parent/s named have the same parental responsibility as the birth parent had before making the order.</p>
<p><strong>What are the steps to apply for a parentage order? </strong></p>
<p><u>Step 1: Birth. </u></p>
<p>Once the baby is born, the surrogate and her partner register the baby&#8217;s birth in the relevant State. The baby can be registered with the name you so intend. The birth certificate will list the surrogate (and her partner if she has one) will be listed as the parents.</p>
<p><u>Step 2: Application. </u></p>
<p>After the birth certificate is issued, you must apply for a Parentage Order in your State. This will ascertain that you are the true parents and will acknowledge the surrogacy arrangement.</p>
<p><u>Step 3: Evidence. </u></p>
<p>In your application, you must provide evidence of the arrangement and that the surrogate is relinquishing care of the baby to you as the intended parents. This is made by way of Affidavits, which at Simply Surrogacy we have expertise in drafting.</p>
<p><u>Step 4: Advice and Counselling. </u></p>
<p>You also need to provide evidence that you have obtained legal advice and counselling prior to the pregnancy. This should be a fairly simple step considering that this is one of the steps in getting a surrogacy arrangement approved.</p>
<p><u>Step 5: Parentage</u></p>
<p>Once all steps have been completed and after some time the parentage order is granted&#8230; congratulations! You are now officially the parents of the child. A new birth certificate with the new details will need to be ordered. This may seem daunting at first but we will ensure that this outcome is efficiently achieved for you.</p>
<p><strong>What is a parenting order?</strong></p>
<p>Parenting orders, which are also used in non-surrogacy family law matters, might be useful after international surrogacy arrangements. Although they do not change the birth certificate, they confer parental responsibility to the intended parents where they are not named on the birth certificate (s61D Family Law Act).[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;35px&#8221;][vc_row_inner row_type=&#8221;row&#8221; type=&#8221;full_width&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; css_animation=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1/2&#8243;][qode_elements_holder number_of_columns=&#8221;two_columns&#8221; columns_proportion=&#8221;33_66&#8243;][qode_elements_holder_item vertical_alignment=&#8221;middle&#8221; horizontal_alignment=&#8221;left&#8221; advanced_animations=&#8221;no&#8221;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;308&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_circle_2&#8243; onclick=&#8221;custom_link&#8221; qode_css_animation=&#8221;element_from_fade&#8221; link=&#8221;/meet-the-family/&#8221;][/qode_elements_holder_item][qode_elements_holder_item vertical_alignment=&#8221;middle&#8221; horizontal_alignment=&#8221;left&#8221; advanced_animations=&#8221;no&#8221; item_padding=&#8221;0 0 0 10%&#8221;][vc_column_text]</p>
<h3>By Cassandra Kalpaxis</h3>
<p class="no-indent">Director</p>
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<p>The post <a href="https://kalpaxislegal.com.au/2019/09/25/simply-surrogacy-surrogacy-what-is-a-parentage-order/">Surrogacy &#8211; What is a Parentage Order?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://kalpaxislegal.com.au">Kalpaxis Legal</a>.</p>
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		<title>Surrogacy &#8211; The IVF Treatment Cycle</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 24 Sep 2019 16:30:27 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>After approval and before the embryo transfer process is the IVF treatment cycle. Depending on whether you use traditional or gestational surrogacy will depend on whether your egg will be used or not.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://kalpaxislegal.com.au/2019/09/25/surrogacy-the-ivf-treatment-cycle/">Surrogacy &#8211; The IVF Treatment Cycle</a> appeared first on <a href="https://kalpaxislegal.com.au">Kalpaxis Legal</a>.</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>[vc_row css_animation=&#8221;&#8221; row_type=&#8221;row&#8221; use_row_as_full_screen_section=&#8221;no&#8221; type=&#8221;full_width&#8221; angled_section=&#8221;no&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; background_image_as_pattern=&#8221;without_pattern&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text]After approval and before the embryo transfer process is the IVF treatment cycle.</p>
<p>IVF (In Vitro Fertilisation) is when an egg and sperm are joined together outside the body, in a laboratory. Depending on whether you use traditional or gestational surrogacy will depend on whether your egg will be used or not.</p>
<p><strong>Step 1: Day 1 of the Period. </strong></p>
<p>The first day of the IVF cycle is day 1 of the woman&#8217;s period who with the assistance of your fertility nurse you will be able to ascertain.</p>
<p><strong>Step 2: Stimulation Phase. </strong></p>
<p>The stimulation phase occurs from your first day by method of injection. Your fertility doctor will assist you in encouraging your ovaries to produce more eggs. The IVF clinic will be checking the follicles in your ovaries with blood tests, ultrasounds and reactions to medications. The final phase of this step is the &#8220;trigger injection&#8221;. The trigger injection stimulates the natural process where the eggs are released.</p>
<p><strong>Step 3: Egg Retrieval</strong></p>
<p>Egg retrieval is when the eggs are collected from your ovaries. It occurs in a hospital by a fertility specialist. They collect the fluid wherein the eggs are inside.</p>
<p><strong>Step 4: Sperm</strong></p>
<p>Sperm is selected for the fertilisation phase. If you&#8217;re using your own sperm, the male will produce a sample the morning of the egg retrieval. If a donor is being used, these will be made available to the laboratory. The sperm is analysed under the microscope to make sure the best, healthy sperm are selected.</p>
<p><strong>Step 5: Fertilisation</strong></p>
<p>The eggs that have been retrieved and the sperm are placed in a dish. They find each other and fertilise as they would inside the body.</p>
<p><strong>Step 6: Embryo Development</strong></p>
<p>If fertilisation occurs, it becomes what&#8217;s known as an embryo. The medical professionals make sure to utilise optimal conditions similar to what the body would use in a natural circumstance to ensure the embryo grows and develops. The embryo is watched for around 5-6 days. The goal is to have a two-to-four-cell embryo on Day 2 and a six-to-eight-cell embryo on Day 3. Please note, that not all patients will reach this stage of the IVF cycle. Nevertheless, your medical professionals will keep you up to date with every step of progress.</p>
<p><strong>Step 7: Embryo Transfer</strong></p>
<p>This is the most relevant step in relation to surrogacy. This is the step when the embryo itself will actually be transferred to your surrogate’s uterus, initiating the pregnancy process for her. The embryo is placed in a small tube called a <em>catheter</em> and is inserted through the woman’s cervix and into the uterus. It is a relatively simple and short procedure.</p>
<p><strong>Step 8: Pregnancy and Blood Test</strong></p>
<p>Once the embryo is transferred, a blood test is done around two weeks later on the surrogate to measure levels of the hormone hCG (human chorionic gonadotropin). Basically what this hormone signifies is a positive pregnancy result.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;35px&#8221;][vc_row_inner row_type=&#8221;row&#8221; type=&#8221;full_width&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; css_animation=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1/2&#8243;][qode_elements_holder number_of_columns=&#8221;two_columns&#8221; columns_proportion=&#8221;33_66&#8243;][qode_elements_holder_item vertical_alignment=&#8221;middle&#8221; horizontal_alignment=&#8221;left&#8221; advanced_animations=&#8221;no&#8221;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;308&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_circle_2&#8243; onclick=&#8221;custom_link&#8221; qode_css_animation=&#8221;element_from_fade&#8221; link=&#8221;/meet-the-family/&#8221;][/qode_elements_holder_item][qode_elements_holder_item vertical_alignment=&#8221;middle&#8221; horizontal_alignment=&#8221;left&#8221; advanced_animations=&#8221;no&#8221; item_padding=&#8221;0 0 0 10%&#8221;][vc_column_text]</p>
<h3>By Cassandra Kalpaxis</h3>
<p class="no-indent">Director</p>
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<p>The post <a href="https://kalpaxislegal.com.au/2019/09/25/surrogacy-the-ivf-treatment-cycle/">Surrogacy &#8211; The IVF Treatment Cycle</a> appeared first on <a href="https://kalpaxislegal.com.au">Kalpaxis Legal</a>.</p>
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		<title>Surrogacy Eligibility in Australia &#8211; for Surrogates and Intended Parents</title>
		<link>https://kalpaxislegal.com.au/2019/09/25/surrogacy-eligibility-in-australia-for-surrogates-and-intended-parents/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=surrogacy-eligibility-in-australia-for-surrogates-and-intended-parents</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Kalpaxis Legal]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 24 Sep 2019 16:21:30 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>It's important to ascertain which laws apply to you in the surrogacy process. As the intended parent, the laws of the State where you live in apply. </p>
<p>The post <a href="https://kalpaxislegal.com.au/2019/09/25/surrogacy-eligibility-in-australia-for-surrogates-and-intended-parents/">Surrogacy Eligibility in Australia &#8211; for Surrogates and Intended Parents</a> appeared first on <a href="https://kalpaxislegal.com.au">Kalpaxis Legal</a>.</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>[vc_row css_animation=&#8221;&#8221; row_type=&#8221;row&#8221; use_row_as_full_screen_section=&#8221;no&#8221; type=&#8221;full_width&#8221; angled_section=&#8221;no&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; background_image_as_pattern=&#8221;without_pattern&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text]<strong>Am I able to use a surrogate?</strong></p>
<p>It&#8217;s important to ascertain which laws apply to you in the surrogacy process. As the intended parent, the laws of the State where you live in apply. For NSW this is the <em>Surrogacy Act 2010</em>.</p>
<p>The Act allows: gay couples, single men or women, Agreement need to be in writing, traditional surrogacy</p>
<p>If you are:</p>
<ul>
<li>a woman unlikely to become pregnant, able to carry a pregnancy or give birth due to a medical condition or potential risk to herself or the baby; or</li>
<li>a couple whose multiple transfers of a genetically normal embryo have been unsuccessful; or</li>
<li>the intending parent is a single male or in a same sex male relationship</li>
</ul>
<p>Then you are able to engage in the surrogacy process.</p>
<p><strong>Can I be a surrogate?</strong></p>
<p>Perhaps you are interested in being a surrogate for a family member or friend and need more information on whether you are able to be their surrogate. Maybe you are an intending parent wishing to engage someone in your circle as your potential surrogate. Or simply, you just want more information about who can actually be a surrogate.</p>
<p>You can be a surrogate if:</p>
<ul>
<li>You are over 25 years old &#8211; There’s no maximum age but this is at the discretion of the fertility clinic, which usually will be around 52 years of age due to menopause.</li>
<li>Had your own child first with no history of pregnancy-related complications &#8211; This is not a <em>legal</em> requirement in NSW, but clinics will usually require this to be done first to reduce the risks associated with pregnancy. This is a case-by-case basis and is best resolved consulting with the counsellor and legal professional.</li>
<li>Are single, married or de-facto &#8211; Many surrogates are actually single. Being married can have implications on the Parentage Order. If you are going through separation, consider prioritising finalising that first. We can provide legal advice in any circumstance.</li>
</ul>
<p>Some clinics impose their own conditions with eligibility to becoming a surrogate such as: having had an established relationship with the intended parents, gestational surrogacy only (even though traditional surrogacy is permissible in NSW), psychiatric conditions.</p>
<p>It’s therefore important to make sure you get all relevant information whether legal or medical before proceeding to offer yourself as a surrogate.</p>
<p><strong>How do I find a surrogate?</strong></p>
<p>Since commercial surrogacy is illegal in Australia, you are not allowed to advertise or pay for someone to act as a surrogate. Similarly, it is illegal in the opposite sense &#8211; a woman cannot advertise or ask for payment to act as a surrogate. Enquire around your family or friends to see if someone in your circle can be considered as a surrogate against the eligibility criteria. Nevertheless, if you are unable to find someone that you know, discussing this concern with your fertility clinic can assist you.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;35px&#8221;][vc_row_inner row_type=&#8221;row&#8221; type=&#8221;full_width&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; css_animation=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1/2&#8243;][qode_elements_holder number_of_columns=&#8221;two_columns&#8221; columns_proportion=&#8221;33_66&#8243;][qode_elements_holder_item vertical_alignment=&#8221;middle&#8221; horizontal_alignment=&#8221;left&#8221; advanced_animations=&#8221;no&#8221;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;308&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_circle_2&#8243; onclick=&#8221;custom_link&#8221; qode_css_animation=&#8221;element_from_fade&#8221; link=&#8221;/meet-the-family/&#8221;][/qode_elements_holder_item][qode_elements_holder_item vertical_alignment=&#8221;middle&#8221; horizontal_alignment=&#8221;left&#8221; advanced_animations=&#8221;no&#8221; item_padding=&#8221;0 0 0 10%&#8221;][vc_column_text]</p>
<h3>By Cassandra Kalpaxis</h3>
<p class="no-indent">Director</p>
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<p>The post <a href="https://kalpaxislegal.com.au/2019/09/25/surrogacy-eligibility-in-australia-for-surrogates-and-intended-parents/">Surrogacy Eligibility in Australia &#8211; for Surrogates and Intended Parents</a> appeared first on <a href="https://kalpaxislegal.com.au">Kalpaxis Legal</a>.</p>
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		<title>Surrogacy 101 &#8211; General Overview</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 24 Sep 2019 16:16:07 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>If you're reading this, you may be interested in becoming pregnant, have a loved one that could potentially be needing assistance in having children or just want to know more about the process.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://kalpaxislegal.com.au/2019/09/25/surrogacy-101-general-overview/">Surrogacy 101 &#8211; General Overview</a> appeared first on <a href="https://kalpaxislegal.com.au">Kalpaxis Legal</a>.</p>
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<h3>If you&#8217;re reading this, you may be interested in becoming pregnant, have a loved one that could potentially be needing assistance in having children or just want to know more about the process.</h3>
<p>At Simply Surrogacy, we understand that surrogacy can be a complex process.  That&#8217;s why we hold your hand each step of the way through the process in ensuring you are well-informed and that surrogacy is made&#8230; <em>simple.</em></p>
<p><strong>What is surrogacy?</strong></p>
<p>Assisted reproductive technology (ART) refers to treatments, methods and technology used to assist people in achieving a pregnancy.</p>
<p>Surrogacy is a form of ART where a woman (the surrogate) offers to carry a baby through pregnancy on behalf of another person or couple and then return the baby to the intended parent(s) once it is born.</p>
<p><strong>Who is involved?</strong></p>
<p><u>Intended Parent/s</u></p>
<p>Engaging in the surrogacy process means that there is someone, whether single or in a relationship, who cannot carry a baby to term. In same-sex male relationships, this is obviously both of them. These are referred to as the <strong>intended parents. </strong></p>
<p>Depending on the circumstances, the intended parents&#8217; egg or sperm (or both) may be part of the transferred embryo.</p>
<p><u>Surrogate</u></p>
<p>Since the intended parent/s cannot carry a baby to term, a woman carries a baby to term for them. This is known as the <strong>surrogate</strong>. To find out more about who can be a surrogate click <em>here</em>.</p>
<p><u>Egg or sperm donor</u></p>
<p>Reproductive cells (eggs and sperm) are known as <em>gametes</em>. Sometimes the intended parent cannot create an embryo on their own. A donor is used to complete the embryo and facilitate the surrogacy process. Donors can be someone you know or someone from a fertility clinic.</p>
<p><strong>Am I eligible to use a surrogate?</strong></p>
<p>It&#8217;s important to ascertain which laws apply to you in the surrogacy process. As the intended parent, the laws of the State where you live in apply. For NSW this is the <em>Surrogacy Act 2010</em>.</p>
<p>If you are:</p>
<ul>
<li>a woman unlikely to become pregnant, able to carry a pregnancy or give birth due to a medical condition or potential risk to herself or the baby; or</li>
<li>a couple whose multiple transfers of a genetically normal embryo have been unsuccessful; or</li>
<li>the intending parent is a single male or in a same sex male relationship</li>
</ul>
<p>Then you are able to engage in the surrogacy process. More information on eligibility are available <em>here</em>.</p>
<p><strong>Is surrogacy legal?</strong></p>
<p>In Australia, only <em>altruistic surrogacy </em>is legal. Commercial surrogacy, being paying the surrogate to carry the baby, is illegal in Australia.</p>
<p>Altruistic surrogacy means the surrogate does not receive compensation for the process besides reimbursements for medical costs and pregnancy-related expenses. These can still incur costs such as:</p>
<ul>
<li>Medical expenses, including the embryo transfer or artificial insemination, fertility injections, and labor and delivery costs</li>
<li>Donation fees if an egg donor or sperm donor is required</li>
<li>Legal fees and parentage order</li>
<li>Counselling expenses</li>
<li>Additional fees, including maternity clothing and travel costs to transport her to and from appointments</li>
<li>Agency fees</li>
</ul>
<p>To find out more about the costs associated with surrogacy, click <em>here.</em></p>
<p><strong>What is the process?</strong></p>
<ol>
<li>Eligibility &#8211; be eligible for surrogacy by meeting the criteria in your respective state.</li>
<li>Medical Review &#8211; the intended parents and the surrogate attends a medical review by a fertility specialist. The surrogate and intended parents may also need to have an independent obstetric or psychiatric assessment.</li>
<li>Counselling &#8211; for all parties involved including the surrogate&#8217;s partner.</li>
<li>Independent Legal Advice &#8211; obtained by both sides wherein they are made aware of their rights and obligations. (<strong>This is where we come in!</strong>)</li>
<li>Approval &#8211; The clinic or the committee will review all information and must approve before any embryo transfer can occur.</li>
<li>IVF Treatment Cycle &#8211; Relating to the circumstances, the IVF treatment occurs wherein the fertilisation occurs. The embryo is then transferred into the surrogate. More about embryo transfer is available <em>here.</em></li>
<li>The Pregnancy &#8211; Once pregnancy is confirmed, ongoing care with the surrogate occurs with counselling, check-ups and examinations.</li>
<li>Birth &#8211; The big day arrives! The surrogate gives birth to the child who is deemed to be the child of the birth mother.</li>
<li>Parentage Order &#8211; This is <strong>essential</strong>. A parentage order changes who is considered the parents for legal purposes. (<strong>We also assist here!</strong>)</li>
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