Gestational Carrier Agreement

Janene Oleaga, Esq.

Aug 93 min read

5 Surrogacy Misconceptions

Surrogacy Misconception #1: Surrogacy is Only For Rich Celebrities Many people throughout the United States and the world turn to...

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Assisted Reproduction: Definitions and Terms of ART

Janene Oleaga, Esq.

Jan 13, 20224 min read

Assisted Reproduction: Definitions and Terms of ART

Assisted Reproductive Technology ("ART") attorneys, reproductive endocrinologists ("RE"), and obstetrician/gynecologists ("OB/GYN") use...

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Janene Oleaga, Esq.

Nov 1, 20213 min read

Maine Business Journal: On the Record

I had the privilege of being interviewed by Renee Cordes for the November 1, 2021 edition of the Maine Business Journal. On the Record:...

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SHAPE Magazine: "How Does Surrogacy Work, Exactly?"

Janene Oleaga, Esq.

Aug 25, 20219 min read

SHAPE Magazine: "How Does Surrogacy Work, Exactly?"

August 23, 2021 Reproductive experts unpack the surrogacy process from start to finish and explain everything in between (think: costs,...

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New York CPSA: 3 Things Healthcare Practitioners and Clinics Should Know - Ask the Expert

Janene Oleaga, Esq.

Feb 24, 20211 min read

New York CPSA: 3 Things Healthcare Practitioners and Clinics Should Know - Ask the Expert

My interview with Rachel Wexler, Esq. of the Trachman Law Center, about what healthcare practitioners and clinics operating in New York...

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Janene Oleaga, Esq.

Feb 15, 20211 min read

Happy CPSA Day!

Today, February 15, 2021, the Child-Parent Security Act legalizing compensated gestational surrogacy in New York becomes effective! What...

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The New York Family Court Act Surrogates' Bill of Rights

Janene Oleaga, Esq.

Jan 4, 20212 min read

The New York Family Court Act Surrogates' Bill of Rights

The New York Child-Parent Security Act (CPSA) is unique in that it includes a list of non-waivable rights for individuals acting as...

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Surrogacy in New York and The Child-Parent Security Act

Janene Oleaga, Esq.

Dec 27, 20201 min read

Surrogacy in New York and The Child-Parent Security Act

The Child-Parent Security Act (CPSA) becomes effective February 15, 2021 bringing New York law in line with modern day advances in...

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Infertility Grants & Charities: IVF, Egg Donation, Sperm Donation, Surrogacy and ART Procedures

Janene Oleaga, Esq.

Nov 29, 20209 min read

Infertility Grants & Charities: IVF, Egg Donation, Sperm Donation, Surrogacy and ART Procedures

Thanksgiving, Christmas, and the holiday season can be especially stressful for individuals and couples struggling with infertility. ...

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Being a Surrogate in Maine: What to Expect

Janene Oleaga, Esq.

Nov 14, 202012 min read

Being a Surrogate in Maine: What to Expect

What to expect before, during, and after your surrogacy journey. Before you Begin your Surrogacy Journey... Do some soul-searching....

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Is Surrogacy Legal in New York? The 'New' New York Surrogacy Law: The Child-Parent Security Act

Janene Oleaga, Esq.

Oct 4, 20205 min read

Is Surrogacy Legal in New York? The 'New' New York Surrogacy Law: The Child-Parent Security Act

Beginning February 15, 2021, compensated surrogacy arrangements will be legal in New York! Currently, New York is one of three states...

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LGBT History Month: A Celebration of Gay Rights and The Related Civil Rights Movement - October 2020

Janene Oleaga, Esq.

Oct 1, 20202 min read

LGBT History Month: A Celebration of Gay Rights and The Related Civil Rights Movement - October 2020

LGBT History Month is a celebration of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender history, and the history of the gay rights and related...

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Gestational Carrier Contracts: What to Expect

Janene Oleaga, Esq.

Sep 3, 20204 min read

Gestational Carrier Contracts: What to Expect

The Gestational Carrier Contract is an agreement between the intended parents and the gestational carrier and the gestational carrier's...

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Janene Oleaga, Esq.

Aug 14, 20203 min read

Legal FAQ: Surrogacy in Maine

The legalities of surrogacy arrangements are complex. To better understand Maine surrogacy laws and the requirements for surrogacy...

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Janene Oleaga, Esq.

Jul 6, 20207 min read

Surrogacy in Maine

Do you have questions about surrogacy in Maine? Here is an overview of what intended parents should expect. Preliminary Thoughts Maine...

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