After several rounds of unsuccessful in vitro fertilization (IVF), a couple has chosen to explore the use of a surrogate mother. In most states, this would involve
A) a civil court case in which a judge grants permission for the couple to proceed with
surrogacy.
B) the use of a surrogate who is selected from a state-recognized list of approved surrogates.
C) the drafting of a detailed contract between the surrogate mother and the couple.
D) a covert and illegal arrangement between the couple and the potential surrogate mother.
Ans: C
A formal, contractual relationship is usually established. The couple who wishes to
have the child agrees to pay all expenses associated with the pregnancy, and to pay the
surrogate mother an agreed sum for her time and involvement In a few states, however, such
arrangements are illegal. A court case is not required and approval of a particular surrogate
mother is not the jurisdiction of the state.
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