Conclusion of a surrogate motherhood agreement in Ukraine. What should you know?

Surrogacy in Ukraine is a legal and well-regulated area. The country has established a clear legal framework that defines the rights and obligations of all participants in the process, ensuring their legal protection. Ukraine has progressive legislation that allows para-intendants (future parents) to use the services of a surrogate mother without hindrance. This includes the right to be biologically related to a child, regardless of marital status or common residence.

Ukraine is recognized by many as one of the most popular countries for surrogacy. This is due to favorable conditions, including the availability of procedures, reasonable pricing policy and high professionalism of medical staff.

The priority of Ukrainian legislation is the protection of the rights and interests of all participants in the surrogacy process.

This means that the contract between the surrogate mother and the parents must be comprehensive, clear and take into account all aspects, including compensation, medical and psychological support for the surrogate mother and determining the legal status of the child.

The provision of surrogate motherhood services is inextricably linked with the conclusion of an agreement between the surrogate mother and parents, which regulates their rights and obligations, and also establishes the legal status of the child born as a result of this process. The writing of such an agreement is a critical step in the implementation of surrogate motherhood and must take into account various legal aspects.

Next, we will look at the key elements that need to be included in the contract between the surrogate mother and parents.

1. Identification of the parties: The contract must contain the full identification of all parties, including their full names, addresses, contact information and dates of birth. This will help avoid any misunderstandings in the future.
2. Rights and obligations of the surrogate mother: The contract must clearly define the rights and obligations of the surrogate mother throughout the entire process, including obligations for medical procedures, lifestyle and health, as well as the conditions for release from legal liability after the birth of the child.
3. Rights and obligations of parents: The contract must also disclose the rights and obligations of parents, including financial obligations, providing medical care for the surrogate mother, and transfer procedures to parents after the birth of the child.
4. Compensation: The contract must include an agreement on the financial compensation of the surrogate mother, taking into account the costs of medical services and disability, as well as remuneration for her emotional and physical efforts associated with the surrogacy process.
5. Legal status of the child: The contract must define the legal status of the child born as a result of surrogacy. It must clearly state that the parents have full rights and obligations in relation to the child, and the surrogate mother is exempt from any maternal or parental rights.
6. Confidentiality: The contract must contain confidentiality provisions to ensure that the personal information of all parties will be protected and will not be disclosed to third parties without the consent of the parties.
7. Legal Consequences: The contract must include provisions for legal consequences, including the possibility of legal accompaniment, in the event of a breach of any obligations by the parties.
8. The contract must define the conditions under which it may be terminated, including cases of refusal of the surrogacy process by either party or in the event of unforeseen circumstances.
9. Legal advice: It is important to note that the conclusion of a surrogacy contract is a complex legal process.

Lawyers and advocates of Prikhodko & Partners are ready to help you deal with this complex process, namely, to provide full advice on all aspects and issues of surrogacy support.

Uzagalnyuyuchi, writing a contract for a surrogate mother and a father is an important step in surrogate motherhood, which allows you to signify the rights and obligations of the skin side and secure the protection of your interests. Compiling the contract may guarantee legal norms, moral and ethical principles, as well as individual features of a particular attitude, ensuring the stability and legal validity of the entire process of surrogate motherhood.