Gestational Surrogacy in Alabama

Alabama Surrogacy Laws

Gestational Surrogacy is permitted in Alabama because no statute or published case law prohibits it.

 

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Pre-birth Parentage Orders

Courts will generally grant pre-birth orders, but they are considered “interlocutory” orders. Following birth, local counsel requesting a final post-birth order. The final order confirms that the baby was born, that the intended parents are the sole legal parents, and orders Vital Records to issue the birth certificate naming the intended parents as “Parent” and “Parent.”

  • Married heterosexual couple using own egg and own sperm: Yes, in some counties
  • Married heterosexual couple using an egg donor or sperm donor: Yes, in some counties
  • Unmarried heterosexual couple using own egg and own sperm: No, unless their relationship is considered a common-law marriage.
  • Unmarried heterosexual couple using an egg donor or sperm donor: No, unless their relationship is considered a common-law marriage.
  • Married same-sex couple: Yes.
  • Unmarried same-sex couple: Yes
  • Single parent using own egg or sperm: Yes.
  • Married heterosexual couple: Yes, in some counties
  • Unmarried heterosexual couple: No, unless their relationship is considered a common-law marriage.
  • Married same-sex couple: Yes.
  • Unmarried same-sex couple: No.
  • Single parent: Yes.
  • County of the IPs’ residence, the GC’s residence, or the child’s birthplace.
  • Yes
  • Yes, most likely.
  • Yes, and all parties must attend.
  • No
  • Yes
  • Within 7-10 days of birth, sometimes sooner.

Same-Sex Couple

  • Parent and Parent.
  • Yes.
  • Yes.
  • No
  • Yes

Second Parent & Stepparent Adoptions

Note: This situation typically arises if the child is born outside the state. The parents then return to Alabama to obtain a second parent adoption or stepparent adoption in Alabama.

  • Yes, but the results vary by county.
  • Yes
  • Yes, but not in many counties.
  • Yes

Egg and Sperm Donation

Is there a statute or published case law that addresses the rights of a donor over the resulting eggs, sperm, embryo or child?  Yes.  AL Code §26-17-702 is written to apply to “donated eggs, sperm or both,” and provides that a donor is not a parent, as long as the donation occurs at a doctor’s office.

Traditional Surrogacy in Alabama

Traditional Surrogacy is permitted in Alabama because no statute or published case law prohibits it.

State law information provided by the following attorneys practicing Reproductive Law in this state:

David Broome
Mobile, AL
david@dbroomelaw.com
www.dbroomelaw.com
(251) 432-9933

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