Legally, what is involved in the donation of an embryo for adoption?
Embryo donation and adoption is governed by contract law and all federal, state, and local laws as may apply. In addition, regulations by the United States Food and Drug Administration related to human tissue donation are applicable. A contract is signed and notarized by the donating couple authorizing the donation and adoption. Once the Informed Consent Agreement Regarding Donation has been signed, the donors have no legal claim to either the embryo(s) or any children who may be born as a result of the donation, nor do they hold any responsibility for the embryos or any future children who may be born as the result of the donation.
Embryo donation and adoption is governed by contract law and all federal, state, and local laws that may apply. In addition, regulations by the United States Food and Drug Administration related to human tissue donation are applicable. A contract is signed and notarized by the donating couple authorizing the donation and adoption. Once the Informed Consent Agreement Regarding Donation has been signed, the donors have no legal claim to either the embryo(s) or any future children who may be born as a result of the donation, nor do they hold any responsibility for the embryos or any future children who may be born as the result of the donation.
