Post-Birth Legal Steps for Intended Parents in Connecticut

It is an extremely emotional and life-changing process to bring a baby through surrogacy in Connecticut. However, the process does not end with the birth — a series of post-birth procedures establishes the intended parents as the baby’s legal parents. Familiarity with the process beforehand prevents confusion, delay, or complication at birth.

We at Surrogacy4All guide intended parents through every legal milestone, from the birth plan and on to the eventual parentage order, making sure the journey into parenthood is simple and hassle-free.

Understanding Post-Birth Legal Procedures

Surrogacy legislation is fine and in order in Connecticut, and it is among the most surrogacy-friendly states in the United States of America. The post-birth legal process is more focused on the matter of granting a parentage order, which transfers all the parental rights from the surrogate to the intended parents legally.

This ensures the names of the intended parents are on the baby’s birth certificate at birth. Pre-birth parentage orders are legal in Connecticut, in contrast to most states, even though some procedures may follow after birth depending on certain circumstances.

Key Post-Birth Legal Steps for Intended Parents

Hospital Coordination and Birth Records

Once the child is born, the hospital staff must possess a copy of the parentage order or court documents stating the rights of the intended parents. This allows the hospital to register the baby’s birth in the intended parents’ names at the earliest possible opportunity.

Obtaining the Parentage Order

Parentage order is the most important Connecticut surrogacy legal contract. It legally ordains the intended parents to be the right custodians of the child. The process is typically easy and carried out shortly after the birth of the child when performed by an experienced surrogacy attorney.

Updating Birth Certificates

Upon issuing the parentage order, the Connecticut Department of Public Health issues and prepares an amended birth certificate with the names of the intended parents as legal parents. The certificate takes precedence over any initial documents upon which the surrogate’s name may be inscribed.

Citizenship and Passport Application (if international)

For cross-border intended parents, it can also include the acquisition of the child’s U.S. passport, citizenship papers, and travel consulate arrangements. Connecticut’s transparent surrogacy legislation ensures a smooth and clear process.

Legal Closure and Finalization

The final step involves all the contracts and financial settlements among the intended parents and the surrogate being finalized. This means that the surrogate has no remaining parental obligation or responsibility after giving birth.

Importance of Working with a Legal Expert

Although Connecticut’s surrogacy procedure is simple, each case is different depending on the surrogacy agreement, medical circumstances, or intended parents’ residency. A seasoned surrogacy attorney ensures that all processes — from the parentage order to the final birth certificate — meet Connecticut’s surrogacy code and courthouse rules.

We have the most seasoned legal counselors with Surrogacy4All to make it a breeze for the intended parents. You can contact us at any time at (212) 661-7673 for personalized guidance.

Tips for Intended Parents After Birth

• Keep your surrogacy attorney in close contact with her during and even after you have given birth to ensure all the documents are submitted within time.
• Make sure all the staff in the hospital are aware of your surrogacy arrangement before giving birth.
• Store copies of your surrogacy arrangement and court order for future reference.
• Obtain new identification documents (i.e., passports) as soon as possible upon obtaining the completed birth certificate.
  

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FAQs

Q. Do intended parents need to appear in court in Connecticut?

Ans. In most situations, Connecticut provides for remote or attorney-handled filings, so the intended parents usually do not have to appear in court.

Q. How long does it take to receive the new birth certificate?

Ans. Usually, within a few weeks after the parentage order is finalized, the new birth certificate will be issued by the Connecticut Department of Public Health.

Q. Can non-U.S. citizens get a parentage order in Connecticut?

Ans. Yes. International intended parents can obtain full legal parent rights under Connecticut law, even though they are not citizens.

Q. What happens if there are twins or multiples?

Ans. All of the babies are covered by the same parentage order and are all legally the intended parents’ children.

Q. What if the surrogate lives outside Connecticut?

Ans. As long as the baby is born in Connecticut, the state’s laws apply — giving intended parents full legal protection.