In surrogacy, a woman consents to bear a child for another person. The intended parent or parents receive custody and guardianship of the child once it is born from the birth mother. There are intricate legal and medical requirements for surrogacy. It’s critical to understand the procedure, get expert counsel, and establish a network of allies.
Costs will vary depending on a number of factors, including the clinic you use, the number of rounds of IVF you need, the type of treatment you receive (using a sperm/egg donor or not), the lawyer you hire, the agreed-upon monthly reasonable expenses, the amount of medical aid and life insurance you decide to use, the gross income of your surrogate, as well as loss of earnings, etc.
As an estimated range in ZAR (as of 2019):
IVF Medical costs: R50 000 – R135 000
Screening Costs: R 17 000 – R 25 000
Legal Costs: R 60 000 – R 85 000
Monthly costs during the surrogate journey: R10 000 – R 15 000
What are the laws surrounding the surrogate changing her mind and wanting to keep the baby?
Since a court ruling stating that the surrogate mother and her partner have no obligations to that kid will be in effect, the surrogate will never be permitted to change her mind.
Can the commissioning parents decide they no longer want to adopt the child?
No, a legitimate court order establishing the child’s legal custody will be in place.
How long does the South African surrogacy procedure last?
It takes two to three months on average. Once you’ve identified your surrogate, it shouldn’t take you more than two to three months to complete all the screening processes, finalize the surrogacy agreement, and prepare all the necessary court paperwork for filing.
In South Africa, is surrogacy legal?
In South Africa, commercial surrogacy is prohibited and is only permitted in charitable contexts. Any payments—cash or in-kind—that are not covered under the Surrogate Motherhood Agreement under the provisions of Chapter 19 are deemed unlawful and subject to legal action.
Which is more affordable, adoption or surrogacy?
Although surrogacy is more expensive than adoption, both processes may be pricey. In an adoption, the adoptive parents pay for the birth mother’s medical bills. Prospective birth moms may potentially get living costs throughout their pregnancy, depending on state rules.
