The West Virginia Surrogate Parenting Agreement is a legal document that outlines the terms and conditions between an intending parent or parents (also known as the commissioning parents) and a surrogate mother. This agreement allows the surrogate mother to carry and give birth to a child on behalf of the intending parents, who will then assume legal parenthood of the child. In West Virginia, there are various types of Surrogate Parenting Agreements available to meet the specific needs and preferences of the parties involved. These agreements include the Traditional Surrogacy Agreement and the Gestational Surrogacy Agreement. 1. Traditional Surrogacy Agreement: This type of Surrogate Parenting Agreement involves the surrogate mother using her own egg to become pregnant through artificial insemination. In this case, the surrogate mother is genetically related to the child she carries. 2. Gestational Surrogacy Agreement: Unlike traditional surrogacy, a Gestational Surrogacy Agreement involves the use of in vitro fertilization (IVF) to implant an embryo that is created using the egg and sperm of the intending parents or through a donor. The surrogate mother has no genetic relationship to the child in this type of agreement. Both types of Surrogate Parenting Agreements in West Virginia must comply with relevant state laws and regulations. These agreements address a variety of important matters, including the rights and responsibilities of the commissioning parents and surrogate mother, financial compensation, medical expenses, decision-making authority during pregnancy, and the surrogate mother's relinquishment of parental rights. West Virginia Surrogate Parenting Agreements ensure a clear understanding and consensus between all parties involved, providing legal protection and peace of mind throughout the surrogacy journey.
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