South Africa might seem like an obvious overseas surrogacy destination for Australians. It has high-quality IVF services, costs can be lower than in some other international destinations, and Australia has a substantial South African community, particularly in Perth, Sydney, Melbourne
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Breaching parenting orders: what you can do
When parenting orders are not being followed, it is understandable to feel frustrated, powerless and eager to take immediate action. A parent may miss time with their children, be denied communication, or find that arrangements which were meant to provide
Sri Lanka surrogacy: what Australian intended parents must know
Sri Lanka is an often overlooked overseas surrogacy destination for Australians, particularly for people with a genuine connection to the country. It can offer comparatively low IVF and legal costs, prompt surrogate matching and a practical pathway to parentage recognition.
Overseas surrogacy births are 4 times that of domestic surrogacy births
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Why is male fertility declining? Experts weigh in
Male fertility decline has become one of the most important and unsettling questions in reproductive medicine. There appears to have been a clear decline in sperm quality over the past 50 years, but the difficult truth is that there is
Trump’s New Order Threatens Foreign Surrogacy Babies
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Parental leave surrogacy: what surrogates and parents can claim
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Relocating with children: what Australian family law requires
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Australian citizenship surrogacy: Home Affairs wants more proof
Australian intended parents pursuing surrogacy overseas need to be ready for a growing paperwork burden when applying for Australian citizenship by descent. A birth certificate alone may no longer be enough.
Recent applications indicate that the Department of Home Affairs