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3 Things Surrogates Want Intended Parents to Know
Since March is Surrogacy Awareness Month, there is no better time to hear from surrogates themselves! I interviewed several surrogates...

Janene Oleaga, Esq.
Mar 13, 20245 min read
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How Does Surrogacy Work? What it's like to be a Surrogate from a 2x Gestational Carrier
If you are curious about what it's like to be a gestational carrier, you're in the right place. Two-time gestational carrier, Jen, tells...

Janene Oleaga, Esq.
May 1, 202318 min read
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6 Tips for LGBTQ+ Parents Starting a Family
Published on UpWise Love and Money If you're a member of the LGBTQ+ community, you're likely aware of the unique challenges you may face...

Janene Oleaga, Esq.
Feb 18, 20233 min read
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What is a Judgment of Parentage?
A judgment of parentage is a legal document naming you the legal parents of your child. Obtaining a judgment of parentage, whether a...

Janene Oleaga, Esq.
Dec 27, 20224 min read
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IVF in a Dobbs World
This article does not constitute legal advice. Reading this article and responding does not create an attorney-client relationship....

Janene Oleaga, Esq.
Dec 19, 20224 min read
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Surrogacy in Maine. Surrogacy Worldwide.
The infographic below provides data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the American Society for Reproductive...

Janene Oleaga, Esq.
Mar 16, 20221 min read
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Fertility Grants & Financial Resources for Assisted Reproduction
If facing financial constraints are the primary barrier to growing your family, this article is for you. Health Insurance Coverage for...

Janene Oleaga, Esq.
Feb 21, 20222 min read
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Assisted Reproduction: Definitions and Terms of ART
Assisted Reproductive Technology ("ART") attorneys, reproductive endocrinologists ("RE"), and obstetrician/gynecologists ("OB/GYN") use...

Janene Oleaga, Esq.
Jan 13, 20224 min read
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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,...

Janene Oleaga, Esq.
Aug 25, 20219 min read
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Post-COVID Travel: What LGBTQ+ Parents Need to Know
Now that CDC guidelines are relaxing and borders are opening everyone is excited to make travel plans. For LGBTQ+ parents and those who...

Janene Oleaga, Esq.
Jun 7, 20211 min read
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Q&A: Surrogacy in Maine
If you are curious about surrogacy in Maine, whether you are considering becoming a surrogate or hoping to grow your family via...

Janene Oleaga, Esq.
Mar 25, 20211 min read
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Trans Parents and Assisted Reproduction
The big-hearted and ever-inspiring Gena Jaffe of connecting rainbows allowed me to share a few words about transgender assisted...

Janene Oleaga, Esq.
Feb 25, 20211 min read
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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...

Janene Oleaga, Esq.
Feb 24, 20211 min read
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Happy CPSA Day!
Today, February 15, 2021, the Child-Parent Security Act legalizing compensated gestational surrogacy in New York becomes effective! What...

Janene Oleaga, Esq.
Feb 15, 20211 min read
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LGBTQ+ Family Building Options: Assisted Reproduction
Image Credit: @carlosdetoro Read Janene Oleaga's article for Kindbody here: LGBTQ+ Family Building Options: Assisted Reproduction For...

Janene Oleaga, Esq.
Feb 2, 20211 min read
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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...

Janene Oleaga, Esq.
Jan 4, 20212 min read
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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...

Janene Oleaga, Esq.
Dec 27, 20201 min read
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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. ...

Janene Oleaga, Esq.
Nov 29, 20209 min read
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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....

Janene Oleaga, Esq.
Nov 14, 202012 min read
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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...

Janene Oleaga, Esq.
Oct 4, 20205 min read
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