International Surrogacy Knowledge Centre
Essential Information About Surrogacy
Are you considering surrogacy as a means of starting or growing your family? This document outlines the essential information you need to know about surrogacy and provides a comprehensive overview of the surrogacy process, including the different types of surrogacy, legal considerations and other requirements. Read the guide now to learn more about this life-changing journey and make an informed decision about your path to parenthood.
Financial Q&A
This short guide looks at the implications of tax during your surrogacy journey and answers common questions about eligibility, expenses and the process invovled. Understanding the tax implications of surrogacy is often a crucial issue for intended parents and surrogates alike. Find out more and read the guide now.
Questions for your Surrogacy Clinic/Agency
Travelling overseas to pursue a family through Surrogacy can be a daunting process. One of the key areas of importance is that you must have complete faith in the ability and professionalism of your chosen Surrogacy Clinic/ Agency. We have therefore prepared a short list of some of the questions you need to consider when choosing your Clinic/Agency with questions ranging from the care of the Surrogate, the process, costs, donor eggs and legal obligations.
International Surrogacy Update
In recent months there have been a number of developments regarding the introduction of legislation for both domestic and international Surrogacy in Ireland. We have therefore prepared this short list of some of the key areas you should be aware of which may impact you as you progress along your surrogacy journey.
Emergency Travel Certificate Requirements
When a child is born through surrogacy outside of Ireland an Emergency Travel Certificate may be required to travel back to Ireland. This document outlines the supporting documents typically required in order to obtain this certificate. Please read to ensure you understand all the necessary documentation and information required.
Practical Country Guides
If you are considering international surrogacy as your route towards parenthood choosing the right country to have your child is extremely important. Through our experience of helping intending parents across numerous countries we have teamed up with various legal experts from around the world to prepare a series of Practical Guides to Surrogacy. The aim of these guides is to help provide intending parents with an overview of the surrogacy landscape in each of the countries involved.
DNA Test Requirements
A key requirement for intending parents is to ensure that an acceptable DNA has been carried out. In this regard we have prepared a list of the important information which intending parents need to be aware of before starting their surrogacy journey.
Webinars with International Lawyers
In addition to our series of Practical Country Guides we have also held a number of webinars with legal experts. These webinars are packed with a wealth of local knowledge and focus on the key areas of importance for Surrogacy in each of the countries involved. We hope you find these videos useful.
What Is Guardianship?
This document outlines the legal process in Ireland for an intended parent to obtain a Guardianship order in respect of their child who was born through surrogacy. It provides an overview of the relevant legal framework, procedural steps and key considerations with regard to Guardianship application process.
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A Patient's Guide To Medical Negligence In Ireland
If you think you (or someone close to you) have suffered an injury due to medical negligence, please download our free guide to understand more about the options available to you.
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To assist couples interested in exploring Surrogacy we have prepared a useful guide
Surrogacy: A Route To Parenthood In Ireland
This guide is now in its sixth edition and is free to read online or download by clicking on the link below.
