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    The main reason most women choose to become a surrogate is to help intended parents have children.  However, carrying a child requires a lot of work, time and sacrifice — mentally, physically and emotionally. It’s fair to ask, “How much does being a surrogate pay?”
    Surrogate Legal Services in Maryland, Virginia and Washington, DC

    So much of surrogacy is a gift. The gift of a child to a family is priceless. The joy you can bring to a family makes the surrogacy process worth it. However, surrogate mother compensation is an important way to repay you for the time and effort you put into carrying a baby for a family.


    When one of our attorneys represents you as a surrogate, they advocate for you and your needs, including helping you receive the compensation you’re due.  Our Family Formation Law Offices work hard to ensure that you’re properly compensated for all you give.


    Contact us now to learn how to become a surrogate mother and get paid in MD, DC or VA.

    Read on for more general information about surrogate income:

    General Information About Surrogate Compensation:

    Surrogacy Compensation Laws in Virginia

    In Virginia, surrogacy compensation is only allowed for reasonable and ancillary expenses related to the surrogacy. Additional surrogate mother pay is prohibited in Virginia.


    There are strict statutes regarding surrogacy in Virginia. If you live in Virginia, contact us now to learn more about the surrogacy laws in your state and how they’ll affect you.

    Surrogacy Compensation Laws in Maryland

    Maryland permits gestational surrogate mother pay, but the attorney general ruled in 2000 that  traditional surrogacy violates Maryland adoption law. As such, traditional surrogates may only receive medical, legal and some counseling expenses.


    In Maryland, traditional surrogacy is legally risky, and because there are relatively few statutes that limit gestational carrier pay in Maryland, gestational surrogacy is the preferred method for most women considering becoming surrogates. Contact us to learn how to become a surrogate mother and get paid in Maryland.

    Surrogacy Compensation Laws in the District of Columbia

    As of April 7, 2017, a surrogacy statute in DC took effect that legalizes compensated gestational carrier arrangements and clarifies parentage for children born from gestational surrogacy as well as from donor eggs, sperm and embryos.


    Gestational surrogate pay is permitted in Washington, D.C., as long as the requested expenses are considered reasonable.


     
    Contact us to learn how much you get paid to be a surrogate in the District of Columbia.


    Base Pay for Surrogates

    In commercial or compensated surrogacy, you receive a base compensation. This surrogate mother pay can vary due to a number of factors, including:

    • The intended parents’ budget
    • Your experience with surrogacy
    • The surrogacy professional you work with (if applicable)
    • The commercial surrogacy compensation laws in your state
    • And more

    We’ll guide you through these variables to ensure you receive the best surrogate compensation possible in your situation.


    For first-time surrogates in Maryland and Washington, D.C., the average base pay is $30,000; that base pay increases if you’ve previously had a successful surrogate birth. Your base compensation should be held in escrow and distributed to you in monthly installments throughout your surrogate pregnancy, starting from when pregnancy is confirmed by a physician. For many surrogates, this base compensation is an added incentive that can be used for things like paying off student loans, saving for their children’s college education, putting a down payment on a house or financing other major expenses. Base compensation pay benefits not only surrogates but their families as well.

    Contact us to learn more about average surrogate pay and what you might expect to receive in your individual situation.



    Additional Payment for Surrogacy-Related Expenses


    Nobody expects you to cover the costs of your doctor’s appointments or maternity clothes. In addition to the base compensation you receive in Maryland and the District of Columbia, you’ll be compensated for surrogacy-related expenses. In Virginia, certain surrogacy-related expenses will be covered for you as well.


    Again, the expenses paid for you will vary depending on your state’s laws and your individual circumstances. In general, intend parents can cover the expenses for things like:


    • Your travel costs to and from doctor’s appointments
    • Childcare for your other children while you’re away for surrogacy-related appointments
    • Prenatal vitamins and healthcare
    • Insurance co-pays
    • Maternity clothes
    • Housekeeping if you’re on doctor-ordered bed rest
    • Lost wages for you and your spouse (if applicable) if you miss work for surrogacy-related appointments
    • + And more


    Although compensation shouldn’t be the only motivation for women considering becoming surrogates, it is a nice bonus for those who want to find a way to give the gift of parenthood. You deserve to be compensated for your time, effort, commitment and sacrifice. Still wondering how much money surrogate mothers receive?

    Contact us now to discuss the details of your individual circumstances. We can help you better understand the

    average surrogate compensation you may receive. Let us  help you achieve your surrogacy goals.

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