Legally, what is the relationship between the adoptive parent and any child(ren) who are born following embryo donation?
At the time of birth, the adoptive couple is fully recognized as the legal parent to any children that are born. The mother who physically gives birth is recognized as the child(ren)’s legal mother, and the man to whom she is married at the time of pregnancy and birth is recognized as the legal father of the child(ren). These individuals are noted as the legal mother and legal father on the child(ren)’s birth certificate(s).
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